Sotto: No need for 3rd stimulus after extension of Bayanihan II
SENATE President Vicente C. Sotto said he does not see the “necessity” for another stimulus
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National ID system biometrics collection kicks off in Laguna
THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said it began collecting biometric information for the national ID
Finance dep’t flags inflation risk from calamities, wants other provinces to also cultivate vegetables
THE Department of Finance (DoF) said the December uptick in inflation highlighted the vulnerability of
DBM summons agencies to pre-budget virtual consultations
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will stage budget consultation sessions with various agencies
Poultry imports from Netherlands, S. Korea, France banned on avian flu
THE PHILIPPINES has temporarily banned poultry imports from several countries after reported outbreaks of the
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, losing weight and quitting smoking are among the most popular
To kick the smoking habit, a doctor recommended anticipating roadblocks and determining specific triggers so
He was one of Asia’s richest men, now he’s fending off debt collectors
Shares of property tycoon Pan Sutong’s Goldin Financial Holdings Ltd. plunged and with most of
Half of women put off by macho language in job adverts
While 80% of women said they would not consider working in engineering, 56% were interested
US to require negative COVID-19 tests for arriving international air passengers
All travelers aged two and older must comply except passengers who are only transiting through
Global investors call for end to seafarers marooned at sea due to coronavirus
About 90% of world trade is transported by sea, and coronavirus restrictions in many jurisdictions
MR.D.I.Y. Philippines making an impact on the environment
The largest home improvement retailer in Southeast Asia, MR. D.I.Y. planted its 100 seeds and
Pandemic cut traffic congestion in most countries last year — report
Congestion declined sharply on the gridlocked roads of crowded cities, including Los Angeles (pictured), Bengaluru,
New Brazil data shows disappointing 50.4% efficacy for China’s CoronaVac vaccine
SAO PAULO — A coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech was just 50.4% effective
AI-powered contact tracing system in talks with LGUs, establishments
CAWIL.AI Solutions, an industry-agnostic artificial intelligence (AI) social enterprise, is in talks with the local
SM City Manila presents Ray of Hope: Feast of the Black Nazarene 2021 photo exhibit
Catch the exhibit from January 7-24, 2020 at the Event Center, UGL. Ray of Hope:
ABS-CBN Corporation announces schedule of stockholders’ meeting
NOTICE OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING To: All Stockholders of ABS-CBN Corporation Please take notice
‘Remarkable’ rebound seen this year
THE WORST is over for the pandemic-hit Philippine economy, and a “remarkable rebound” is expected
Budget deficit soars to record high in 2020
By Beatrice M. Laforga, Reporter THE National Government’s budget deficit ballooned to 7.5% of gross
DoF supports further opening of economy
The House of Representatives is seeking to ease economic restrictions of the 1987 Constitution for
Tourism revenues plunge as foreign visitors stay away
TOURISM REVENUES last year plunged 83% to P81.4 billion after pandemic-related travel restrictions kept foreign
Airline revenues for first half to be ‘close to catastrophic’
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter REVENUES of airlines in the first half of the
Vires, AG&P step up plans for LNG vessel, says DoE
Energy department ‘constrained to cancel’ project led by Dennis Uy By Angelica Y. Yang THE
Cebu Landmasters report 12.5% higher reservation sales
LISTED property developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) posted 12.5% increase in its reservation sales for
Cebu Landmasters reports 12.5% higher reservation sales
LISTED property developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) posted 12.5% increase in its reservation sales for