China issues radio challenge to aircraft of senators visiting Pag-asa Island
China's radio challenges were made even before the private aircraft carrying Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva and Sen. JV Ejercito landed in Pag-asa Island......»»
TCL reigns supreme as the No. 1 Panel TV brand in the Philippines
TCL’s mission is to bring exceptionally good and technologically updated products to the home of every Filipino, making sure that there is a right product for every person from its product portfolio that is easy on each Filipino’s pocket......»»
Serdenia, Lee reign supreme in Junior PGT Splendid golf tilt
In a remarkable display of resilience, skill and poise, Charles Serdenia emerged victorious in a tense back-nine duel against Zachary Villaroman, clinching a four-stroke triumph with a closing 74 in the boys’ 15-18 division of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series I at the Splendido Taal Golf Club here Friday......»»
Davao electricity rates rise due to El Niño
RESIDENTIAL consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will see a slight increase of P1.6254 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in the overall power rate for the period of May 11 to June 10, 2024, bringing it to 10.7608 per kWh from last April's P9.1354 per kWh......»»
DOH-Davao records 7-K cases in Davao Region
The Department of Health-Davao Region (DOH-Davao) reported around 7,000 cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) as of December 2023......»»
Watershed conservation info drive in Tawan-Tawan
THE Davao City’s Watershed Management Council conducted another Information Education and Communication (IEC) activity in Barangay Tawan-Tawan, Baguio District on May 10......»»
More anti-smoking ban violators nabbed
THE Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) and the Davao City Police Office apprehended more Anti-Smoking Ordinance violators during the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year......»»
Palawan Pawnshop netfests underway
Fierce skirmishes highlighted the start yesterday of Palawan Pawnshop tennis simultaneous tournaments in Kalibo, Aklan and Ormoc City......»»
Sarines rallies to win crown; Zaragosa reigns in girls’ side
Vito Sarines demonstrated remarkable grit and determination, battling back from eight strokes down to edge out Race Manhit in a thrilling finish and snatch a one-shot victory in the boys’ 11-14 age category of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series I at the Splendido Taal Golf Club here yesterday......»»
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.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 16
HANOI -- Vietnam's Communist Party Central Committee on Thursday accepted the resignation of Truong Thi Mai, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, upon her personal request, local media reported. The Politburo on Thursday also announced its decision to assign General Luong Cuong, Politburo member and director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam Peo.....»»
China urges Philippines to settle maritime differences through negotiation
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to face the facts, honor its word, stop infringement and provocations at once and return to the right track of properly settling maritime differences through negotiation and consultation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday. Wang said that China has made its position clearly regarding the comments of Philippine senior official.....»»
Community fishing
For the record, I am not a fish lover; however, I consider myself a lover of sea and sand......»»
SC asked: Make Comelec fulfill vote-recount ruling
Comelec is breaking its promise to recount selected presidential and VP ballots in Election 2022......»»
Enable the producers
After a long search, I have finally tapped into several online communities of solar power equipment providers and judging from what’s available, there is a reasonable amount of companies willing to provide goods and services nationwide......»»
Spy vs spy
For the younger generations, Spy vs. Spy is a comic strip in Mad magazine about espionage activities between two stereotypical Cold War-era “Black” and “White” spies......»»
Subic sees more investment incentives under CREATE Act
Investor companies located in this free port zone are expected to benefit from more tax perks as the government seeks to rationalize taxes and attract more investments under Republic Act No. 11534, or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act......»»
More EVs to benefit from zero tariffs
More electric vehicles including e-motorcycles and e-bikes can enjoy lower tariffs until 2028 after the National Economic and Development Authority Board approved the expansion of the tariff coverage under Executive Order 12......»»
Three-way battle looms for Laguindingan airport
The Aboitiz Group will possibly face two challengers to its P12.75-billion bid to rehabilitate and upgrade the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental......»»
Foreign investment pledges plummet in Q1
Investment pledges from foreign firms approved by investment promotion agencies plunged by nearly 64 percent from January to March compared to last year’s level amid a stubbornly high inflation and steep borrowing costs......»»