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Philippine central bank holds key interest rates
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said that inflation expectations remain well-anchored while a restrictive policy stance.....»»
Mental Health talk: Signs parents should watch for and when to seek help
Parents play a crucial and fundamental role in every aspect of their child’s life. They provide physical care by ensuring their child is healthy and safe, nurture spiritual growth through instilling values and beliefs, and support their mental well-being by being attentive and responsive to their child’s emotional and psychological needs. However, addressing mental health.....»»
Catchwall and slope protection built leading to Bangon Falls
The catchwall has a length of 224.8 meters with a height of 4.2 meters as well as a slope protection that spans 78.90 meters with a height of six (6) meters......»»
‘War-tapping’
The latest plot twist between the Philippines and China might just as well be a scene from an edge-of-your-seat espionage movie straight out of the Cold War era, where acts of spying and gathering information on one’s rivals characterized the rivalry between two world superpowers of that period – the United States and the communist Soviet Union......»»
Pages praises volunteers, personnel for successful CVIRAA hosting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City proved that it’s more than ready to host the Palarong Pambansa after boasting of a modernized and well-organized hosting of the recently concluded Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet 2024. The meet that kicked off on Saturday, May 4, and wrapped up on Thursday, May 9, hosted a.....»»
Gokongwei joins SPNEC board
Tycoon Lance Gokongwei has joined the board of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), a company that is well positioned for growth with the development of the world’s largest solar project......»»
Economy seen growing by 6.2 percent this year
Philippine economic expansion may pick up in the coming months, with growth seen averaging 6.2 percent this year, well within the government’s six to seven percent target, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
Mother s Day: Dimples Romana on accepting, preparing for High Street role
Actress Dimples Romana weighed her options well before accepting a role in the upcoming television series "High Street," a follow-up show to "Senior High.".....»»
PLDT rings in P9.8 B profit in Q1, up by 9%
PLDT, the country’s largest telco, is adjusting well to the shrinking market for broadband products and spiraling cost of goods and services as it generated earnings of almost P10 billion in the first quarter of the year......»»
Below target growth dampens market
The stock market plunged yesterday as the below target economic expansion in the first quarter did not sit well with investors......»»
Yes, Giving Leaflets are Still a Thing (But Here’s How to Do It Right)
As digital marketing practices and social media blitzes are now and will be the trend in the foreseeable future, it’s easy to dismiss the humble leaflet as an outdated relic. However, don’t underestimate the power of a well-designed and strategically distributed leaflet. The bottom line is that the more people get to see your product […].....»»
Inflation ticks up to 3.8% in April - The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines: Inflation slightly accelerated last month due to increases in key food items, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Tuesday. For three consecutive months, inflation picked up 3.8 percent in April from March's 3.7 percent but was lower than the 6.6 percent recorded in the same month last year. It is well within the estimate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the month at 3.5- to.....»»
Destruction of Gaza in numbers: ‘Unlike anything we have studied’
As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas has also caused massive material destruction in Gaza. “The rate of damage being registered is unlike anything we have studied before. It is much faster and more extensive than anything we have.....»»
El Niño attacks: How-to fight off the summer heat
El Niño heightens as the heat index reaches a “danger” level in certain areas of the Philippines, spiking up to 47 °C from April 17 to 21. The risks it brings to everyone’s—elders, people with chronic illnesses, and young children—health and well-being is evident as schools opt for online classes and allow alternative uniforms for.....»»
Ode to joy: How Austria shaped Beethoven’s Ninth
The night Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony rang out in a Vienna concert hall for the first time almost exactly two centuries ago, the great German composer was anxious for all to go well. He needn’t have worried. The audience erupted in spontaneous applause during the performance, but Beethoven was already so hard of.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5
KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»
‘Baby bump’ ni Angeline nahalata, fans todo-hula sa gender: ‘Siguro girl!’
MARAMING fans na ang nagpaabot ng “congratulatory” messages at well-wishes kay Angeline Quinto matapos mapansin ang kanyang baby bump sa isang recent video. Sa Instagram, mapapanood ang video ni Angeline na nakasuot ng floral dress at may pino-promote na brand. Sa bahagi ng clip nito ay makikitang nag-cross arms ang singer-actress at doon mas nakita.....»»
Francine, Orange & Lemons nagkaayos na, balak mag-collab in the future
“ALL is well.” Ito ang ibinandera ng bandang Orange & Lemons sa isang Facebook post matapos silang makausap ng ABS-CBN News kasama ang aktres na si Francine Diaz at ilan sa mga producers at organizers ng isang event sa Occidental Mindoro. Magugunitang mainit na pinag-usapan sa social media ang tila tensyon ng umano’y pag-prioritize at.....»»
Why many managers do not manage well
“One day,” says the hard-working employee, “My manager pulled up in his brand-new Lexus, and I couldn’t help but admire it. “Nice car,” he said as his manager got out......»»
Bong Revilla recovering well and raring to do action again
As a seasoned actor and producer, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. finds joy in telling stories that viewers can relate to and setting them in a genre that holds their attention. It is driven by the intention to deliver compelling and engaging storytelling......»»