Maasai Mara tourists evacuated due to flooding – The Daily Guardia
Heavy rains in Kenya have wreak havoc in the country, causing flooding in various parts of the nation. The Maasai Mara national reserve has been.....»»
Chinese held for cyber fraud, overstaying
A 28-year-old Chinese was arrested by immigration officers on allegations of cyber fraud and overstaying in the country......»»
Agribank now on LazMall
Agribusiness Rural Bank Inc., one of the most established and trusted rural banks in the Philippines, has announced the official launch of its official flagship store on Lazada Philippines’ LazMall, the country’s biggest online shopping mall......»»
PiVOT hosts gathering of clinical research players
Lopez-led PiVOT, the Philippines’ leading local contract research organization, celebrated recently its fifth anniversary by gathering in one venue in Manila key players shaping the future of clinical research in the country......»»
PUJ driver offers free rides, snacks to passengers on his birthday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A jeepney driver from Balud, San Fernando, offered free rides to his passengers on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. Catalino Villasan said that he has been doing this since 2018. In addition to the free rides, he also gave free burgers to his first 60 passengers......»»
Bloodsicles , baths keep Manila Zoo animals cool as heatwave hits
Manila Zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country......»»
Philippines falls behind in 2024 THE Asia University Rankings
No Philippine university made it to the top 100 of the Times Higher Education's 2024 Asia University Rankings, with the latest results showing that the country's top schools either dropped or retained their place......»»
Philippines mulls cloud seeding to quench drought
MANILA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A government official said Tuesday that the Philippines is mulling cloud seeding to quench the country's thirst amid the drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon, which has affected 2.9 million people. Task Force El Nino spokesperson Joey Villarama told reporters that 131 cities and municipalities across the country have declared a state of calamity in response to the devastating eff.....»»
NEDA pushes phaseout of single-use plastic
The National Economic and Development Authority is pushing for the phaseout of single-use plastics and investments to improve waste management with the country’s total daily waste projected to rise to 194,138 metric tons by 2055......»»
D& L bonds maintain top credit rating
D&L Industries Inc., the country’s leading specialty food ingredients and oleochemicals producer, has maintained the highest credit rating for its outstanding bonds......»»
DOH chief unaware of pyramiding schemes, gifts to doctors
MANILA, Philippines — No less than the country’s health chief had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes in the medical industry until the issue was raised before the Senate. Facing the Senate probe on Tuesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he only heard of some of the perks that.....»»
China a ‘15th country observer’ at Balikatan
Aside from the 14 countries officially tasked to observe the conduct of the ongoing Balikatan Exercises, the Philippines says a 15th country – although uninvited – is doing the same task with just as much or possibly with more vigor and enthusiasm – China......»»
Philippine IP body warns of revenue loss due to online piracy
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Tuesday said online piracy has been causing revenue losses for the country, and that it would cost more if it remains unaddressed......»»
Soldiers hurt in clash with BIFF receive medals from Marcos
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. personally awarded the seven soldiers hurt in a deadly clash with local terrorists in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur last week......»»
BSP projects April 2024 inflation between 3.5% to 4.3%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expected that the country's inflation rate for April 2024 will fall within the range of 3.5% to 4.3%......»»
Local actions with ripple effects: Making waves through coastal cleanup efforts
Amid coastal communities in the country, an encouraging chapter in environmental stewardship is unfolding, showing how the public and private sectors can work hand in hand to become a line of defense towards the realization of cleaner coastlines and healthier marine ecosystems. As an archipelago, the Philippines is renowned for its stunning beaches framed by.....»»
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......»»
PSE spending $11 million to upgrade trading engine
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc., the operator of the country’s only stock market, is not letting up on its efforts to be up to par with global stock exchanges with investments of about $11 million to bolster its operations......»»
GOCCs’ dividend remittance bumped up to 75 percent of earnings
The Department of Finance has increased the dividends to be collected from state-run firms to up to 75 percent of their earnings as the government looks for more revenues for the country’s development needs......»»
CVIRAA: No outdoor games from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CVIRAA: No outdoor games from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m......»»