A BILL seeking to remove the exclusivity of official development assistance (ODA) in funding Philippine projects has been filed in the House of Representatives. House Bill No. 7135 proposes a “blended financing” model with an ODA component mixed in with other financing sources. Albay Rep. Jose Ma. Clemente S. Salceda, the House ways and means […]
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Foolproof first date places in Cebu for value-conscious youngsters
First dates can be intimidating. There’s still the buzz of slowly getting to know each other — and the place contributes a lot as to how everything goes. Finding the best place for the date — whether it be a quaint little coffee shop by the edges of the mountains or an adventurous place that […]
FTX Trading Bankruptcy: Protecting Your Company’s Interests
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Zuber Lawler is representing entities who received investments from Alameda Research and FTX Ventures. Alameda Research and several other FTX-related entities have filed bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware. These multiple filings are all being administered under one matter, In re FTX Trading, USBC Case […]
Philippines urged to hold joint patrols to keep China at bay
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter A SECURITY expert on Monday accused China of trying to co-opt top Philippine politicians and business leaders to boost its maritime interests, calling for increased cooperation with the US and Australia to deflect the strategy. Chinese operation is all about propaganda and influencing leadership, Rommel Jude G. Ong, a […]
Editorial: ‘Unpatriotic’ Filipino nurses
The Philippines had a shortage of 106,000 nurses and other healthcare workers as of October 2022, according to the Department of Health’s report. This lack of manpower in the health sector cannot be solved by pleading to the Filipino nurses not to go abroad right away and serve their home country first. Filipino nurses have […]
Moises: Decoding bromance
BOB: Hi, Singlestalk.There’s this guy I got so close to back in college. Was it a bromance? We were inseparable from first year to third year. Until I had a girlfriend and she told me people were gossiping about us. They thought we were gay. It bothered me so much that I ghosted him. He […]
Editorial: Firecracker-loving Filipinos
Despite the soaring prices of basic commodities due to inflation, there were still Filipinos who purchased firecrackers and lit them to celebrate Christmas. Fun-loving Filipinos have the right to buy their favorite firecracker brands regardless of whether they have money to burn or not. Expect that the firecrackers will be louder during the New Year […]
Power distributors required to detail pass-through charges
DISTRIBUTION utilities (DUs) are now required to submit a detailed breakdown of the components of their power bills following the revision of the rules on collecting pass-through charges, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said. “We are looking forward to 2023 as the beginning of an era of greater transparency in electricity pricing. The new uniform […]
Bangsamoro transport ministry ready to take over airport terminal operations by Jan. 1
THE BANGSAMORO Airport Authority (BAA) will start handling the passenger terminal operations of four airports in the region by Jan. 1, the regional government said on Thursday. BAA head Carmencita O. Salik, in a statement from the regional information office, said they held their first meeting with airport concessionaires and other business operators on Dec. […]
Radaza, 13 others ‘guilty’ of Asean lamppost anomaly
THE Sandiganbayan has sentenced former Lapu-Lapu City mayor Arturo Radaza and 13 others, including former high-ranking officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), to six to 10 years in prison after they were found guilty of graft and corruption in connection with the anomalous procurement of overpriced lampposts during the country’s hosting […]
Australia interested in expanding education links, agri trade with southern Philippines
By Maya M. Padillo, Reporter AUSTRALIAN educational institutions and private companies are being encouraged to pursue opportunities in Davao City and other parts of the southern Philippines, according to Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyung Yu. In an interview during a visit to Davao last week, Ms. Yu said some linkages that can be […]
Amparo loses in Thailand, Zulueta keeps belt with draw
JAKE Amparo failed in his bid for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia minimumweight belt after a split decision defeat against defending champion Huu Toan Le on Nov. 30, 2022 at the Spaceplus Bangkok RCA in Bangkok, Thailand. Amparo, 25, fell short in the eyes of the judges. Two judges scored it for Le with […]
Mactan airport expects uptick in passenger traffic during holidays
THE Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Lapu-Lapu City is expected to see an increase in passenger traffic during the holidays, but an airport official said the number could be lower compared to the pre-pandemic holiday season. The increase in the number of passengers going in and out of the airport is expected to happen between […]
Go From Crypto Curious to Confident With Just One Book, Say Authors
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov 18, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – As cryptocurrencies continue to dominate the news, more and more people are interested in hearing the ‘real deal’ from veteran insiders. However, many don’t know where to start, especially when experts are using unfamiliar terms like “altcoin,” “Web3,” and other jargon. Experienced investors […]
FTX scrambles for funds as regulators take action
SINGAPORE — Regulators froze some assets of distressed cryptocurrency exchange FTX and industry peers raced to limit losses on Friday amid worsening solvency problems at the firm and heightened scrutiny of its chief executive, Sam Bankman-Fried. The week-long saga that began with a run on FTX, one of the largest crypto exchanges, and a failed […]
Limiting sodium can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
RISK of Alzheimer’s disease can be reduced by maintaining a low-sodium plant-based diet, according to a dietitian who cited the US National Institute on Aging. “Let us be mindful of our diets,” said Faith Joice M. Matira, a registered dietitian nutritionist. “Balanced nutrition is part of a smart treatment program for many illnesses.” Controlling blood […]
Pacific Rim finance leaders mull ways to curb inflation
FINANCE ministers of major Pacific Rim economies pledged Thursday, Oct. 21, 2022 to combat inflation and target spending to support sustainable growth at a meeting in Bangkok ahead of a summit next month. Asked about possible disagreements over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Thailand’s finance minister, host of the meeting, acknowledged there were “varying views” among […]
House probe sought on procedures for drug-related arrests
A RESOLUTION that seeks to investigate the standard procedures of various law enforcement agencies in arresting suspects on drug-related cases has been filed in the House of Representatives, following the recent arrest of the Justice chief’s son, Juanito Jose D. Remulla, for illegal possession. House Resolution 488, filed by the Makabayan bloc on Tuesday, called […]
BIR files 78 tax evasion charges in first eight months
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said its Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) program filed 78 criminal complaints in the first eight months of the year, with the alleged taxes evaded amounting to P2.249 billion. The 78 complaints are distributed across 11 revenue regions, according to the BIR’s Enforcement and Advocacy Service, with Makati City […]
Star-studded Amsterdam merges facts, fiction and teamwork
LONDON — Director David O. Russell got his starry cast involved in the creation of his new crime drama Amsterdam. The five-time Oscar nominee reunited with his The Fighter and American Hustle star Christian Bale to develop the movie, with the duo getting together in diners over several years to bounce ideas off each other. […]