2.5 million voters register for 2025 polls – Comelec
The Commission on Elections yesterday expressed hope it would reach the target of over three million new voters for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Binay: Yellow card holders get free PET, CT scans
Makati residents who have yellow cards and their dependents below 21 years old can avail themselves of free digital PET and CT scan services at the Makati Life Medical Center by the third quarter of the year, Mayor Abby Binay announced yesterday......»»
One chapter closes, another one begins in Gary V’s 40-year career
Gary Valenciano was pure energy personified at his three-hour “Pure Energy: One Last Time” concert, never leaving the stage from start to finish of what he described as the “season finale” of his 40th year as a performer......»»
JC Regino is always inspired to compose new songs
JC Regino is always up for the challenge of composing and recording songs......»»
Steniel cleared for open trading after 18-year suspension
Steniel Manufacturing had its suspension lifted by the PSE and will resume trading this morning after an 18-year absence from the market......»»
Tata Consultancy CEO: Chatbots a year or two away from replacing almost all call center agents
The CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, a multi-national IT behemoth in the BPO industry headquartered in India, said that he thinks AI-powered chatbots are a “year or two” away from almost eliminating the need for first-level call center agents......»»
Dani nilinaw na hindi autistic ang anak; Millie nakapagsasalita na
NILINAW ng content creator na si Dani Barretto ang health condition ngayon ng kanyang 4-year-old daughter na si Millie. Unang-una, hindi raw autisitic ang anak nila ng kanyang asawang si Xavi Panlilio sa kabila ng pagkakaraoon nito ng speech problem. “She hasn’t been diagnosed under the (autism) spectrum, ang diagnosis pa lang sa kanya is a.....»»
DepEd eyes aggressive return to June-March calendar to escape heat
The Department of Education is eyeing to shorten next year's school calendar by two months as part of its most aggressive proposal yet to return to a schedule that ends classes before the hot months of April and May......»»
Cebu Miss Universe PH bets showcase ‘flora and fauna’ national costumes
Cebu’s beauty queens brought their A-game during the national costume competition of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant held in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, on Sunday evening, April 28, 2024. In photos posted on the pageant’s Facebook page, the Cebuana beauties stunned in their own rendition of the year’s theme, “Philippine Flora and Fauna,” showcasing the riches.....»»
Cebu gears up for hottest May yet: May 1 temperature to hit 40°C
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu will continue to endure scorching heat as the maximum heat index on Tuesday, April 30, is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius. The following day, May 1, will mark the beginning of the hottest month of the year due to the combination of summer and El Niño. The heat index.....»»
MCWD vs Rama, 5 others: Raps filed against Cebu City mayor, execs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A period of heightened legal scrutiny for the mayor and his administration continued to intensify as another agency filed a new round of complaints against them. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), led by Chairman Jose Daluz III and General Manager Edgar Donoso, lodged the complaints against the mayor before the.....»»
SMC, SMIC Phl growth drivers
The Philippines’ two largest conglomerates are powering the country’s robust economic growth this year and in the coming years......»»
Comelec sets demo for vote counting machines
The Commission on Elections will conduct a three-month demonstration of the new automated counting machines to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Filipina artists Zarah Juan, Clara Benin, Elle Battung share tips, insights on beauty
On its fifth year, the GRLPWR event puts the spotlight on women in art, acknowledging their achievements, contributions and influence as Filipina artists who continue to pave the way for gender equality and artistic freedom. .....»»
Meralco powers core income higher by 11 percent to P10.1 billion in Q1
Pangilinan-led power firm Manila Electric Co. reported a consolidated core net income of P10.1 billion in the first quarter, up by 11 percent from P9 billion in the same period last year......»»
Government hikes borrowings to P2.57 trillion for this year
The Philippines raised its 2024 borrowing program by four percent to P2.57 trillion, which could make fiscal consolidation more challenging for the government......»»
5 drown in Philippines while swimming to cool off
MANILA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Five people, including three children, have died Sunday from drowning in five separate incidents in the Philippines, police reported on Monday. Police said the fatal accidents occurred during outings to beat the scorching heat sweeping the country the past weeks. A 24-year-old female worker died while swimming in Laguna province along with fellow factory workers. A six-year-ol.....»»
SMC removes 6 million MT waste in river cleanup drive
San Miguel Corp. has achieved a new milestone in its river cleanup advocacy, having removed a total of six million metric tons of silt and solid waste from various river systems in and around Metro Manila......»»
BARMM political coalition formed, ready for 2025 polls
Leaders from across the Bangsamoro provinces, who once disliked each other over extreme political differences, converged in Marawi City on Sunday and launched a peace coalition in preparation for next year’s first ever parliamentary elections in the autonomous region......»»
Coron-Puerto-El Nido? The Funny Lion offers a seven-day expedition across Palawan for its 10th year
The Funny Lion has curated a seven-day expedition across its three destinations in Palawan (Coron, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa) that will take every kind of explorer for beyond-the-ordinary adventures......»»