The Philippines reported 544 coronavirus infections on Friday — the 10th straight day that cases fell below a thousand — bringing the total to 2.83 million. The death toll hit 48,987 after 235 more patients died, while recoveries increased by 734 to 2.77 million, the Department of Health (DoH) said in a bulletin. There were […]
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NextPlay’s NextFin Division Receives Conditional License Approval for Insurance and Re-insurance Offerings
SUNRISE, FL, Dec 1, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTP), a digital business ecosystem for digital advertisers, consumers, video gamers and travelers, announced that its NextFin Division has received conditional approval of its general insurance and re-insurance license application from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), a growing […]
Philippines rejects China demand to leave shoal
THE PHILIPPINES will not remove a ramshackle Navy ship grounded on an atoll in the South China Sea, its Defense chief said on Thursday, rejecting a Chinese demand days after it blocked a Philippine resupply mission. Second Thomas Shoal, which the Philippines calls Ayungin, lies within the Southeast Asian Nation’s exclusive economic zone “where we […]
‘Digitalize or die,’ Trade dep’t tells leaders of small companies
STARTUPS and micro, small, and medium enterprises must be agile in using technology with the consumption of digital services expected to continue into the new normal, a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) official said. “The drive now is really towards digital transformation, leading to more innovation and application of new technologies in addressing social, […]
LTFRB 7 prepares for f2f college classes in Cebu
WITH college students expected to return to school now that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases approved a Commission on Higher Education (Ched) recommendation for phased in-person classes in areas under Alert Levels 1 to 3, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Central Visayas (LTFRB 7) has started processing applications for […]
Ayala Corp. nets P9 billion in Q3
Ayala Corp. booked a third-quarter net income of P9 billion, which got a boost from the divestment of thermal assets and Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc.’s (AC Health) acquisition of a hospital operator. In a statement, the listed conglomerate said core net income went up 27% year-on-year to P6 billion, fueled by higher contributions from its […]
CLI on track to exceed earnings growth target
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) posted an attributable income of P535.96 million in the third quarter, bringing the nine-month figure to P1.85 billion. In a statement, CLI said its nine-month net attributable income has already surpassed its full-year income of P1.845 billion. For the period ending September, the profit was 23% higher than the P1.5 billion posted during the same period in 2020. Consolidated revenues grew 34% to P7.66 billion as […]
Daily virus tally may fall to fewer than 1,000
Daily coronavirus infections in the Philippines could fall to fewer than 1,000 by the end of the month, according to researchers from the country’s premier university. The granular lockdowns in the capital region had helped reverse a surge of the more contagious Delta coronavirus variant, OCTA Research Group fellow Fredegusto P. David told CNN Philippines […]
NextPlay Announces a Request for Proposals for Its Upcoming Suite of Stable Coins
SUNRISE, FL, Nov 5, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTP), a digital business ecosystem for digital advertisers, consumers, video gamers and travelers, announces it is seeking partners to power a suite of digital stable coins. NextPlay’s suite of coins will be built on top of recently acquired enabling technologies […]
Business group backs education oversight bill
AN INDUSTRY association backing education reform said Congress and Malacañang must prioritize a bill that proposes to grant legislators oversight over education, which was among the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) urged President Rodrigo R. Duterte Thursday to certify as urgent House Bill 10308 […]
Locking guests inside Disneyland shows China’s extreme tactics vs COVID-19
Visitors are seen at Shanghai Disney Resort in China May 10, 2020. — REUTERS/ALY SONG/FILE PHOTO WHILE THOUSANDS of visitors to Shanghai Disneyland on Sunday were queuing for roller coasters and watching fireworks above the fairytale castle, staff quietly sealed the amusement park. People in Hazmat suits streamed in through the gates, preparing to test […]
Philippines logs 5,823 new infections
The Department of Health reported 5,823 coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the total to 2.7 million. The death toll rose to 41,520 after 283 more patients died, while recoveries increased by 5,823 to 2.6 million, it said in a bulletin. There were 66,838 active cases, 79.1% of which were mild, 6.1% did not show symptoms, 4.6% were severe, 8.33% […]
New alert level system expanded to other areas
THE PHILIPPINES will expand a new coronavirus alert level system first tested in the capital region that’s meant to ease the lockdown burden on the economy into other parts of the country starting Oct. 20, the presidential palace said on Tuesday. “We expanded our pilot implementation after a decrease in cases and improvement of our […]
DoH reports lowest daily virus tally in 2 months
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) reported 6,913 coronavirus infections on Sunday — the lowest daily tally in two-and-a-half months — bringing the total to 2.72 million. The death toll rose to 40,675 after 95 more patients died, while recoveries increased by 10,237 to 2.6 million, it said in a bulletin. There were 81,641 active cases, […]
PayMaya to offer ‘sachet-sized’ insurance products
PayMaya Philippines, Inc. partnered with international firm bolttech group to offer “sachet-sized” insurance products and services tailored for the country’s young and underserved market. The products are under “PayMaya Protect,” which is powered by the insurance exchange platform of bolttech. It may be accessed through the PayMaya app. “Our initial offers for health insurance and device protection are very relevant now, especially […]
Essilor launches campaign for better vision
ESSILOR Manufacturing Philippines, Inc., provider of ophthalmic goods, will kick off World Sight Day on Oct. 14 with a virtual concert featuring bespectacled folk pop band Ben&Ben. The event, which aims to raise awareness about taking care of one’s eyesight, will be aired live on Essilor’s Facebook page. “Our sense of sight is essential to our day to […]
Philippines OK’s Ronapreve for emergency use
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said it had approved American and Swiss-developed Ronapreve for the emergency treatment of the coronavirus. The drug may be used for people aged 12 and above, FDA Director-General Rolando Enrique D. Domingo told an online news briefing. Ronapreve could cut the risk of hospitalization and death […]
DoH reports 10,019 more infections, 109 additional deaths
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) reported 10,019 coronavirus infections on Thursday, bringing the total to 2.63 million. The death toll rose to 38,937 after 109 more patients died, while recoveries increased by 7,425 to 2.48 million, it said in a bulletin. There were 115,328 active cases, 77.1% of which were mild, 13.6% did not show […]
Philippines logs 15,566 new COVID-19 cases
Philippine health authorities on Thursday reported 15,566 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020 to 2.57 million. The death toll rose to 38,493 after 199 more patients were recorded as having died, while the number of recoveries increased by 23,483, the Department […]
Panganiban: CCCI creative entertainment industry champion
A passion for animation has led Lawrence Panganiban to what he is today, an animation producer. Born in 1990, Lawrence’s fascination began in his childhood with his love for comics and video games, watching a lot of anime like Digimon and Gurren Lagann, and playing games like Super Robot Wars and Yu-Gi-Oh. Today, he still […]