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......»»
The allure of Japan
Safety, reliability and quality are among the topmost considerations I have for choosing Japan as my premier travel destination in Asia, and I would surmise, the same goes for most Filipinos nowadays, especially with the Japanese yen at an all-time low, making it even cheaper to visit now......»»
Toledo Trojans meet Davao in PCAP All-Filipino Conference semis
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans meet the Davao Chess Eagles in the semifinals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, May 18. Contrary to PCAP’s official website’s initial schedule, the Trojans earned a semifinal slot automatically for finishing as the second-best team in the south division......»»
Toledo starts PCAP quarterfinals bid on Wednesday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans face Arriba Iriga as the quarterfinals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference kick off tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15. The Trojans, ranked No. 2 in the south division team standings, take on the No. 8 Arriba Iriga in the much-awaited quarterfinals. To recall,.....»»
Tourism Summit 2024 gives spotlight to travel content creators, entrepreneurs
The Department of Tourism and non-profit organization Go Negosyo on Monday mounted the third edition of Tourism Summit in Parañaque City......»»
Toledo Xignex Trojans splits matches in PCAP All Filipino chess
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans split their two matches on Wednesday evening, May 8, in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference. This was after the Trojans beat Arriba Iriga but lost to the south division’s current leader, the Camarines Soaring Eagles. Their 1-1 (win-loss) outing last Wednesday.....»»
House backs Comelec plan to ban substitution by withdrawal
Administration lawmakers have expressed support for the plan of the Commission on Elections to prohibit candidates from taking advantage of substitution by means of withdrawal of their certificate of candidacy and advancing their personal interest......»»
Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets......»»
Cebu Pacific profit soars
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific reached a cruising altitude in the first quarter of the year, doubling its profit to more than P2 billion due to the holiday boom for air travel......»»
‘Atin Ito’ coalition to hold another civilian mission to WPS
Atin Ito will travel to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal from May 14 to 17 to deliver provisions to Filipino fishers in the area. .....»»
No ban on US beef, dairy despite bird flu
The Philippines will not ban the importation of cattle products such as beef and milk from the United States as regulators maintain that these products are safe to consume amid bird flu cases in the US dairy herd......»»
Schools close and crops wither as historic heatwave hits south-east Asia - Extreme heat
Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs Thousands of schools in the Philippines have stopped in-person classes due to unbearable heat. In Indonesia, prolonged dry weather has caused rice prices to soar. In Thailands waters, temperatures are so high that scientists fear coral could be destroyed. A historic heatwave is being experienced across south-east Asia, according to.....»»
Philippines to showcase tourism offerings at Arabian Travel Market, Seoul Int’l Travel Fair 2024
The Department of Tourism and its marketing arm, Tourism Promotions Board, are set to lead the delegation who will spotlight Philippines' tourism offerings in back-to-back travel and trade events this month......»»
Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Leyte
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has rattled Leyte, Philippines, on the early evening of Friday, May 3. According to the data released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the seismic activity occurred at 06:16 p.m. local time. Its epicenter pinpointed at coordinates 10.83°N, 125.30°E, approximately 32 kilometers south and.....»»
Canada reconsiders travel advisory for Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental
Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental are no longer on the list of provinces that Canadian citizens were advised to ”avoid all travel.”.....»»
Going on solo travel? International flight attendants share practical tips, hacks
The lure of solo travel is that it offers a unique opportunity to explore the world on your own terms without having to accommodate the whims and wants of travel companions......»»
Security guards confiscate equipment of photojournalist in Cavite
CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Private guards confiscated the equipment of a photojournalist covering a land dispute in Barangay Tartaria, Silang Cavite on April 20, 2024. Cavite is located 68 kilometers south of Metro Manila.Photojournalist Jose Monsieur Santos was inside the kampuhan (campsite) of residents of Tartaria when security guards of Jarton Security Agency barged into the site past midnight to fence off an.....»»
Doctor-owned pharma hit for ‘unethical practices’
A group of doctors who own a pharmaceutical company has been giving rebates of up to P2 million, luxury cars, travel and other perks to doctors who prescribe the firm’s medicines, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada disclosed yesterday......»»
Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul
Muling ihahain ni Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian ang panukalang batas upang ipagbawal ang paggamit ng cellphone habang nasa eskuwelahan ang mga estudyante. The post Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul first appeared on Abante......»»
PNP says tattoo ban for cops not discriminatory
The Philippine National Police stressed on Sunday that its policy prohibiting police officers from bearing visible tattoos is not discriminatory against inked individuals. .....»»