DENR stops operation of Chocolate Hills resort
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against the controversial Chocolate Hills resort operating in a protected area in Bohol province. DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Juan Miguel Cuna said the CDO was issued on March 14, putting Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort under close monitoring.....»»
Manager admits no environmental clearance for Chocolate Hills resort; to close temporarily
The manager of the viral resort situated in the heart of Bohol's Chocolate Hills admitted an Environmental Compliance Certificate was not obtained for the resort's construction, but claimed it did not damage the famous landmark......»»
ALA keeps on punchin’
Meeting up with Tony Aldeguer, respected owner of the once-thriving ALA Boxing stable, was a highlight of my visit here for the EASL Final Four last weekend. It’s been years since we’ve seen each other and in between game days, Tony motored close to 1 1/2 hours to take me to lunch......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Kilalang TV host, character actor may milagrong ginagawa kapag magkasama
MARAMING nagtataka kung bakit sobrang close ang character actor sa isang kilalang TV host gayung wala naman silang project na magkasama. Bagama’t konektado sa showbiz ang TV host, pero hindi naman siya umaarte o kumakanta para maging ka-close ang character actor. Naikuwento na ito sa amin noong nakaraang taon pa pero hindi namin binigyan ng.....»»
Natalie Portman divorces French husband after 11 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES—Natalie Portman has divorced her French choreographer husband, a source close to the Oscar-winning actress told AFP on Friday, March 8. The “Black Swan” star filed last July to end her marriage of 11 years to Benjamin Millepied, said People magazine, which first reported the news. The divorce was finalized in France last month, the.....»»
EU investigates Apples decision on Epic Games developer account terminatio
The European Union is currently looking into a controversial decision made by tech giant Apple to close the developer account of Epic Games, the creators.....»»
PLDT close to settling US lawsuit
Telco giant PLDT Inc. is inching closer in settling a class action suit filed by investors in the US over its budget fiasco in 2022......»»
Historically low valuation
The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»
Claudine wasak sa pagkamatay ni Jaclyn: Galit ako…ang sakit-sakit Nay!
TUMATAGOS sa puso ang mensahe ng pamamaalam ni Claudine Barretto para sa pumanaw na premyadong aktres na si Jaclyn Jose. Nagkasama si Jaclyn at Claudine sa hit Kapamilya series na “Mula Sa Puso” na umere noong 1997 hanggang 1999 kung saan talagang naging close sila at nagturingan na parang tunay na mag-ina. Isa si Claudine.....»»
Gelli sa balikang Daniel-Kathryn: Kung uukol, bubukol! Malay n’yo!?
MAPAGLARO ang tadhana, lalo na sa larangan ng pag-ibig — ngayon naghiwalay kayo, pero magbabalikan din pala sa ending. Yan ang punto ng aktres at TV host na si Gelli de Belen nang tanungin kung posible pa kayang mabigyan ng second chance ang nasirang relasyon nina Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla. Naging close si Gelli.....»»
Stock traders to keep track of inflation, earnings data
Investors will keep a close eye on the country’s inflation data and the release of more corporate earnings results this week to serve as catalysts for a potential climb back to the 7,000 mark......»»
Tony Pauline: Bears And Falcons Close To Finalizing Trade For Justin Fields
A potential trade involving star quarterback Justin Fields is reportedly close to being finalized between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons. According to NFL.....»»
Iran election: turnout sinks to record low as polls close – The Daily Guardian
The recent parliamentary elections in Iran have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the legitimacy of the results, as the country saw a record low.....»»
Market ends week in negative territory
Local stocks fell yesterday to close the week in the red as investors decided to take profits at the last minute......»»
Global oil demand to grow by 1.9 million bpd in 2024
LONDON (Reuters) -Global oil demand will grow by 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, according to a prediction by energy research company Wood Mackenzie, a forecast close to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) estimate for 2024. In remarks shared with delegates at a Wood Mac briefing on Wednesday during the.....»»
New Research Shows Link Between Food Environment and Heart Failure Risk
A recent study by the American Heart Association has found that living close to fast-food restaurants could increase the risk of heart failure. The study,.....»»
Warring sides still cautious after Biden says Gaza truce is close
Hamas is now weighing a proposal, agreed by Israel at talks with mediators in Paris last week, for a ceasefire that would suspend fighting for 40 days, the first extended truce of the five-month-old war.....»»
Friends remember last moments with Niña Arpon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the missing 19-year-old Niña Fuentes Arpon was found lifeless on Tuesday, February 27, people close to her could not help but mourn over her passing. She was found floating in the Mactan channel. The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) student of Cebu Technological University (CTU) Consolacion was captured on.....»»