PDRRMO-DavOr continues to monitor calamity-prone areas despite El Niño
DESPITE the peak of the El Niño phenomenon, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Davao Oriental vowed to continue monitoring calamity-prone areas in their jurisdiction......»»
Tesda sa Barangay aims to boost communities
THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) strengthens communities through its training programs by institutionalizing “Tesda sa Barangay.".....»»
BFAR-Davao warns vs fishing using chemicals
THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Davao Region (BFAR-Davao) warned the public against using noxious substances in catching fish, as this violates Republic Act Number 10654, otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998......»»
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos...filming a movie together
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos...filming a movie together.....»»
Garbo assumes chairmanship of PB culture and arts committee
Garbo assumes chairmanship of PB culture and arts committee.....»»
British Chamber welcomes investment potential of New Clark City
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines expressed its support for the initiatives of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority by attending its forum titled, “Unlocking the Investment Potential of New Clark City.”.....»»
NLEX spending P9 billion for C5 link, road widening
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. will spend nearly P9 billion for the construction of a direct access to C-5 Road and the expansion of a certain portion of its tollway......»»
SEC recognized anew for sustainability, good governance initiatives
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized anew for its sustainability and good governance initiatives......»»
India’s biggest port operator eyes Bataan for expansion
India’s largest commercial port operator is eyeing to expand its operations in the Philippines, citing the country’s “stable” regulations and business environment under President Marcos......»»
Gen Z more into buy now, pay later schemes – survey
The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is on the rise in the Philippines, with the biggest increase observed among Gen Z consumers, according to a study from global information and insights company TransUnion......»»
Dangerous move
The Court of Appeals may have cleared the way for a telecommunications company operating in the Philippines and partly owned by a Chinese state-owned enterprise to secure radio telecom frequency that can be used to enhance China’s espionage and surveillance capabilities and endanger the Filipinos’ constitutional right to privacy, according to local telco Now Telecom......»»
Gokongwei anchor firms RLC, URC post strong Q1 earnings
The property development arm and the food and beverage unit of the Gokongwei Group posted robust earnings in the first quarter as sales improved across all their business divisions......»»
Navigating brand activism
The Philippines is experiencing a notable shift in corporate practice and behavior, reflecting a broader, global movement toward brands that are not just about profits but are deeply engaged in societal, environmental, and political dialogue. This change stems from a growing desire and demand among consumers for companies to contribute more meaningfully to societal welfare, pushing the boundaries of traditional business roles......»»
BSP tightens rules on reporting threats
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is now requiring banks and financial institutions to report any significant incident related to money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing within 24 hours......»»
Grassfire hits Taal Volcano Island
A grassfire hit Taal Volcano island on Thursday night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
A list of upcoming Kpop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia - NME
A list of upcoming Kpop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia NME.....»»
STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM IN THE PHILIPPINES 2024
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 3, 2024, 12:59 pm This report was presented during the "1st Philippine Media Safety Summit: Surviving Pandemics and Other Provocations by Challenging Current Paradigms" on May 2 at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City in observance of the 31st World Press Freedom Day.IT HAS become a tradition for the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility.....»»
Ruined centuries-old town re-emerges as Philippines dam dries up during heatwave - Philippines
After a long spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and foundations at Pantabangan Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in the northern Philippines. After a prolonged spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels in the dam have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and the foundations of structu.....»»
US defense secretary meeting with Pacific allies in Hawaii
pentagon - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in Hawaii on Thursday to meet with leaders from Australia, Japan and the Philippines amid increasing concerns about Chinese military aggression in the Pacific.Defense officials said the talks would continue the allies' "historic progress" on cooperation in their defense industries and military activities, including air and missile defense.Bradley Bowma.....»»
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has viewed that there is an urgent need to rehabilitate and relocate the Ghazipur Dairy and Bhalswa Dairy, as they are situated adjacent to the Sanitary Landfill Sites ('SLFS'). The court said that the dairies should be moved to areas where proper sewage, drainage, biogas plants, ample open space for the cattle to move around, and sufficient grazing areas are available......»»