NEDA OKs contract changes in UP-PGH Cancer Center PPP
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved the revised terms and cost of the Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project and two other initiatives intended to help accelerate the development of infrastructure and human capital......»»
EJK remains a ‘serious problem’ in the Philippines — U.S. State Department
In a 58-page Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the U.S. Department of State said that the human rights situation in the Philippines has “no significant changes”......»»
No significant change in Philippines HR situation – US
Despite the decrease in cases of extrajudicial killings, there were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the Philippines last year, according to the US State Department......»»
2nd single ni Jeri na ‘Hindi Ka Mag-iisa’ nakaka-LSS; suportado ni Ogie
ARAW-ARAW naming naririnig sa iba’t ibang radio stations ang bagong kanta ng Kapamilya young singer na si Jeri Violago, ang “Hindi Ka Mag-iisa.” In fairness, marami na ang nakakaalam ng lyrics ng second single ni Jeri mula sa Tarsier Records, isa sa mga record label na pag-aari ng Star Music at ABS-CBN. Nu’ng minsan nga.....»»
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier.....»»
Davao delivery riders push for Revenue Code changes
A DAVAO-based delivery group bared its intent to draft a position letter advocating for amendments to the 2021 Revenue Code......»»
Feet of Klay
Golden State is out of the NBA playoffs and major personnel changes are expected in the wake of the unceremonious exit......»»
Road flaring to be implemented at Mandaue runabout system
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A few changes will be implemented at the intersection of U.N. Avenue and D.M. Cortes St. in Mandaue City to improve the roundabout system. Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes announced on Monday that road flaring will be conducted to expand the cross section, allowing vehicles to smoothly make right turns. Additionally,.....»»
BSP approves more changes to forex rules
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has approved more amendments to its regulations to further facilitate the access of authorized agent banks to foreign exchange resources and streamline documentary requirements, procedures as well as reporting......»»
James Taylor in Manila redux, 30 years later
Good things come to those who wait, not least to James Taylor and his fans who turned the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on April 8 into one giant folk house and speakeasy when the artist-musician had a sequel show to his 1994 Folk Arts Theater presentation. There was no rushing him or them through 18 well-loved songs that made a roller coaster of the years, making most listeners there that night realize that, to paraphrase the lyrics of one of his songs, the secret to growing old is learning how to take things calmly......»»
Disney delays live-action Moana, sets 2026 release for Toy Story 5, Mandalorian
Disney revealed changes in its movie release calendar involving some of its biggest properties, promising a blockbuster supply of films in the next couple of years......»»
Disney delays live-action Moana, sets 2026 release for Toy Story 5, Mandalorian
Disney revealed changes in its movie release calendar involving some of its biggest properties, promising a blockbuster supply of films in the next couple of years......»»
Mandaue City changes venue for cash aid distribution due to intense heat
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City will make adjustments to the distribution of financial assistance for senior citizens due to the intense heat. Earlier, the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in Mandaue City posted the schedule for the distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance from April 16 to 24. The schedule also.....»»
Reviving Your Savings After a Vacation
The rejuvenating power that a vacation brings can be quickly overshadowed by the reality of depleted savings and budgetary constraints. As the dust settles from your joyous escapades, it’s easy to slip into a mindset of austerity, contemplating drastic changes to your financial habits. However, before you start stringent belt-tightening, it’s important to have a […].....»»
More self-obsessed : Study finds song lyrics are getting simpler, more repetitive
Lyrics have also become angrier and more self-obsessed over the last 40 years, the study found, reinforcing the opinions of cranky aging music fans everywhere......»»
CAB: Expect no changes in airfares next month
Travelers planning to book a summer trip can expect airfares to remain the same in April, as the government made no changes in the fuel surcharge that airlines can pass on......»»
Josh Cullen, rapper Al James nagsanib-pwersa sa hugot song na ‘Yoko Na’
ISANG kakaibang collaboration song ang nabuo ng P-Pop star na si Josh Cullen at breakthrough rapper na si Al James. Ito ang bagong single na “Yoko Na” under Sony Music Entertainment. Ayon sa dalawang music artist, ipinahayag nila sa lyrics ang mga salitang hindi nasasabi sa isang relasyon na unti-unting nasisira. Ang kanta ay tungkol.....»»
JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes and leaving 5 cities
JetBlue Airways is making significant changes to its route network in response to a failed bid for Spirit Airlines. The airline has announced that it.....»»
Plaza Independencia: Rama plans to rubberize park, make more family-friendly
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama plans to make Plaza Independencia more family friendly as he envisions more changes to make this dream a reality. These included having the inside of the Plaza Independencia being rubberized, having more plants inside to make it also more environment-friendly and to have facilities for families.....»»
An advocate for IBD
You’ll forgive me this “proud papa” moment if I preface this week’s column with the news that our unica hija Demi Dalisay Ricario, who’s unbelievably turning 50 later this year, represented Asian-Americans – and indeed the Philippines – on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC recently to lobby for changes in US health laws on behalf of patients......»»