Philippines posts 639 mln USD deficit in April
MANILA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a deficit of 639 million U.S. dollars in April, higher than the 148 million dollars BOP deficit recorded a year ago, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP deficit in April reflected outflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency withdrawals from th.....»»
What makes a champion MPL team
What is it about the teams here in the Philippines that sprout a winning dynasty that the country has seen in the past few years? Is there a secret recipe in creating a champion MPL team?.....»»
Philippines to put premium on fan experience in AVC Challenge Cup hosting
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is prioritizing the fans ahead of the country’s hosting of the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila beginning Wednesday......»»
Philippine lags in ASEAN credit growth indicators
The country’s credit growth is seen declining over the next two quarters, compared to its Association of Southeast Asian Nations peers, Bank of America Global Research said in a report......»»
Higher biofuel blend takes effect in October
The government is raising the country’s biofuel blend – more than a decade after it last adjusted the mix rates – to reduce the prices of various fuel products in the market......»»
17,000 elderly living alone in Japan die at home in Jan.-March: police survey
TOKYO, May 19 (Xinhua) -- A recent survey by Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) showed that 17,034 elderly people living alone died at home across the country from January to March. The survey covered 60,466 dead bodies handled by Japanese police during the first three months of 2024. Of them, 21,716 were of people who lived by themselves, including cases of suicide. Nearly 80 percent of the "lonely dea.....»»
Strong Residential Sales, Mall and Hotel Revenues Boost Megaworld’s Q1 Profit
Property giant Megaworld, the country’s leading township developer, saw its net income climb to P5.0-billion during the first quarter of 2024, a significant 10% increase from the same period last year. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company stood at P4.4-billion, marking an 8% growth year- on-year. Consolidated revenues grew by 16% to […].....»»
Explore More of the Philippines this Summer with Sunlight Air’s Cebu Routes
Summer is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to embrace the heat with a well-deserved vacation to some of our favorite local destinations. For those itching to explore more of the country’s breathtaking tropical havens, booking a direct flight out from Cebu has never been more convenient. Boutique airline Sunlight Air has officially […].....»»
Iran’s president missing after helicopter accident in foggy region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. As the sun rose Monday, Raisi and the others.....»»
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63. Raisi’s sudden death,.....»»
BSP s Remolona jokes about gold reserves a week after hidden wealth incident
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Chairman of the Monetary Board and Governor Eli Remolona Jr. poked fun at the BSP handing out portions of the country's gold reserves, a week after nearly a thousand people flocked to the BSP to supposedly claim trillions in "hidden wealth.".....»»
Yulo siblings stamp class in Asian joust
Carlos Yulo is back in collecting gold medals like picking apples from a tree......»»
All Megaworld buildings, malls now carbon neutral
Megaworld Corp., the real estate giant of tycoon Andrew Tan, has achieved carbon neutrality in all its company-owned office and mall developments across the country......»»
Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today
At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Lawmaker endorses renewal of Meralco legislative franchise
Another official of the House of Representatives has endorsed the renewal of the legislative franchise of the country’s largest power distribution firm, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), for another 25 years......»»
Asian artistic gymnastics tilt: Carlos Yulo makes it a 4-gold haul after ruling vault, parallel bars
Carlos Yulo is back in collecting gold medals like he’s picking apples from a tree......»»
Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert
NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»
Lawmaker wants tourist sites made accessible to PWDs, seniors
To boost the country’s tourism, House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar wants tourist destinations to be accessible to senior citizens and people with disabilities (PWDs)......»»
NEDA bats for creation of water resources agency
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the need to establish a Department of Water Resources and a Water Regulatory Commission (WRC) for the country to achieve water security......»»
Protecting the VIP
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga scored the biggest coup when she brought three of the country’s top tycoons together to form a partnership aimed at protecting and conserving the Verde Island Passage (VIP)......»»