By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter DAILY coronavirus infections in the Philippines would probably stay at 2,000 for the rest of the year, according to a health expert, noting that the pandemic is far from over. “The number of cases will hover around 2,000,” Jomar R. Rabajante, a researcher from the University of the Philippines […]
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Judges condemn labeling of colleague by ex-gov’t official
PHILIPPINE judges on Monday collectively condemned the labeling of one of their own as a communist by a former government task force official, citing the potential dangers posed by such arbitrary tagging. “The Philippine Judges Association (PJA) deplores in no uncertain term the undeserved vilification, red-tagging and life-endangerment of a member of the judiciary,” the […]
The full list of shortlisted nominees for ‘The Outlook 2022: Philippine Real Estate Awards’
The Outlook 2022: Philippine Real Estate Awards will happen on Sept. 27, 2022, at the Fort, Shangri-La. Here is the full list of shortlisted nominees after hundreds of entries evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges.Following the success of The Outlook 2022: Philippine Real Estate Conference on August 31, Lamudi preparations are underway for the […]
US Coast Guard assists PHL counterparts in small boat operations training
THE UNITED States Coast Guard (USCG) assisted the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in its first Small Boat Operations course that took place from September 5 to 16. “This type of technical training among maritime professionals highlights the strong relationship, unity, and likeminded outlook between the Philippine and US Coast Guards,” USCG liaison Commander Bien J. […]
Shares plummet on looming Fed hike, weak peso
PHILIPPINE STOCKS plunged on Wednesday on expectations of another big rate hike from the US Federal Reserve overnight and as the peso tested new lows against the dollar. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) sank by 106.77 points or 1.65% to close at 6,341.69 on Wednesday, while the broader all shares index dropped by […]
Bayer, Philippine Science HS in rice, corn breeding tieup
BAYER AG’s Philippines unit said it has launched a program to train students from the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) in hands-on farming, plant breeding, and crop protection. “They are expected to gain exposure to the end-to-end breeding process of rice and corn in an industry setting. This includes development of breeding populations, molecular breeding, testing […]
PHL regulations seen ready for safe operation of nuclear plants
THE regulatory preparations for a safe nuclear power transition are all in place, according to the legislator who chairs the House special committee on nuclear energy. “There is no need to amend any existing framework to adopt nuclear energy. It’s all there, we have established all the laws and regulations,” Pangasinan Rep. Mark O. Cojuangco […]
Certification rules set for LPG hoses, gas regulators
A SAFETY certification process has been ordered for components ancillary to the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a key cooking fuel, expanding the regulations which already cover LPG tanks. The certification order covers rubber hoses and gas regulators, which otherwise cannot go on the market, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The […]
Peso plunges to new record low at P57.43 to $1
THE Philippine peso plunged to a new all-time low after closing at P57.43 against the US dollar on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines (Bap) showed.The peso weakened to as low as P57.44 in intraday trading.The previous historic low was P57.18 recorded on Sept. 8.The peso continues to weaken […]
Marcos to visit New York, speak at UN assembly
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will visit New York on Sept. 18 to 24 to attract foreign investors as he tries to sell the Philippines as an important emerging economy and investment destination in Asia, the presidential palace said on Thursday. He will also speak at the 77th United Nations (UN) General Assembly, his first […]
PH’S Eala wins US Open Junior
TENNIS history has been made as teen sensation Alex Eala became the first Filipino netter to win a Grand Slam junior singles title Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 (PH time).The 17-year-old beat World No. 3 Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4, in the final to reign in the 2022 US Open girls’ singles competition […]
DOT slates tourism job fair in Cebu on Sept. 22-23
THE Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Manpower Development and Placement of the Cebu City Government, has slated the “Trabaho Turismo Asenso!” Philippine tourism job fair on Sept. 22-23, 2022 at the SM City Cebu.The activity aims to link workers adversely displaced during […]
ICC should resume probe of drug war — political experts
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court (ICC) should resume its investigation of the Philippine government’s deadly drug war, political experts said at the weekend. “Should the ICC continue to delay the proceedings, it will further abet the climate of impunity reigning in the Philippines, which in itself is an unfolding crime […]
IFC to fund 30% of financial institutions’ climate projects
THE International Finance Corp. (IFC) said it has organized a facility that will put up 30% of the funding for projects supported by financial institutions, as a means of encouraging private investment. The IFC targets a 30% increase in climate lending by financial institutions as well as near-zero exposure to coal projects by 2030, and […]
Storm intensifies before entry to Philippine area
A TROPICAL depression set to enter the Philippine area of responsibility had intensified into a tropical storm and would be called Inday, according to the state weather bureau. The storm, which was expected to enter the Philippines on Wednesday evening, was expected to intensify further into a typhoon while moving northwest over the Philippine Sea, […]
Philippines seeks clemency for convicted drug mule
THE PHILIPPINE government has sought executive clemency for Mary Jane Veloso, who has been on death row for more than a decade after she was arrested in 2010 for smuggling heroin into Indonesia, according to Malacañang. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno L. P. Marsudi would consult the Ministry of Justice on the matter, the Philippine Department […]
Export ‘clusters’ planned for industry, technology, health
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it hopes to organize exporters into three “clusters” to create vibrant ecosystems among industries to raise their international competitiveness. Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual told the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PhilExport) on Aug. 31 that the three clusters are Industrial, Manufacturing, and Transport; Technology, Media, and Telecommunication; […]
Limpag: A vibrant community outside Philippine tennis
A couple of years ago, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) suspended the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) for its failure to implement reforms that would increase Philta’s membership and representation. Philta president Antonio Cablitas brushed it off and since the Philippine Olympic movement is basically an old boys club that follows the “scratch mine and I’ll […]
GOCC subsidies rise 398.78% in July
SUBSIDIES provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) rose 398.78% year on year to P30.321 billion in July, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. Budgetary support to GOCCs also rose 145.95% compared to the June total. Subsidies amounted to P75.01 billion in the first seven months, according to preliminary data from the BTr. Subsidies […]
Marcos plans to deploy more nurses overseas
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. told a nurses’ organization on Thursday that he plans to allow more nurses to work overseas, marking a further easing on mobility restrictions imposed on the profession during the pandemic. The government will also strive “to improve opportunities domestically,” Mr. Marcos said at a gathering organized by the Philippine Nurses […]