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Hotel Sogo pioneers anti-Covid technologies and help indigent communities
IN an effort to rebuild public’s trust and attract hotel guests who are worried about hygiene, social distancing,…
August 15, 2021
ACB on Mayon bacterial species find: A breakthrough for PHL and Asean
“Solutions indeed, can be found in nature,” said the Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) in a statement as…
August 15, 2021
Haribon supports call to junk Dumaguete’s ‘smart city’ project
BIODIVERSITY conservationist group Haribon Foundation joined the call of the country’s leading scientists to junk the “smart city”…
August 15, 2021
Hopes raised anew on possible passing of nuke regulatory bill with panel’s OK
Hopes are raised anew on the possible passing of the bill creating an independent nuclear regulatory body with…
August 15, 2021
PHL space agency marks 2nd year
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) early this month marked the second anniversary of the signing of the Philippine…
August 15, 2021
1 in 10 Pinoy kids lacks vitamin D
One in 10, or 10.3 percent, of Filipino children 6 years to 12 years old from selected provinces…
August 15, 2021
Chooks-to-Go has given 1996 Summer Olympics silver medalist Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco Jr. a branch for his service to the country
It is public knowledge that Velasco, who won the country’s second-ever silver Olympic medal was never able to…
August 14, 2021
Team Europe pledges €1.7B to Global Partnership for Education
AT the Global Education Summit in London on July 30, the European Union (EU) and its member-states, as…
August 14, 2021
PLM holds graduation ceremony on Aug. 14
THE Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila invites all graduating students, their family members, faculty and staff to witness…
August 14, 2021
DTI Hong Kong launches drive to promote Pinoy food products
The Philippine Trade and Investment Center Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Hong…
PHL joins China investment and trade fair for 2nd straight year
The Philippines will once again join the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) 2021 as Guest…
POC partner vows support for Olympians’ hometowns
Milo announced on Friday that the hometowns of all 19 athletes who competed in the recent Tokyo Olympics…
August 13, 2021
Young Volcanoes show promise
THE Volcanoes Development 7s team continued to polish its team chemistry following a promising and exciting stint at…
August 12, 2021
SSS issues advisory on branch servicing during ECQ
THE Social Security System (SSS) advises its members, pensioners, covered employers and the transacting public that various servicing…
August 12, 2021
Unionbank taps India firm for SaaS platform
UNION Bank of the Philippines (Unionbank) announced last August 3 that it tapped a unit of a subsidiary…
PHL para athletes get added boost
THE country’s six para athletes are flying to Japan for the Tokyo Paralympic Games with extra motivation and…
August 12, 2021
Filipina judokas in PSC’s ‘Rise Up’
FILIPINA judokas will take centerstage in the Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) Rise Up Shape Up web program on…
August 12, 2021
Doncic signs $207 million extension as Mavs turn focus to titles
Luka Doncic welcomed all his bosses with the Dallas Mavericks to his home country of Slovenia to watch…
August 12, 2021
Kids Who Farm to get aid from Google employees
Kids Who Farm, a Zamboanga City-based nongovernment organization (NGO) encouraging young people to go into agriculture, is among…
August 11, 2021
When solons engage in absolute nonsense
Octa Research has been issuing Covid-19 projections after cases started multiplying all over the country. The Octa fellows…
August 11, 2021
‘Chooks’ ups stake in Southern Finals
CHOOKS-TO-GO has once again upped the stakes in the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup by staking a P1 million…
August 11, 2021
Asean welcomes UK as new dialogue partner
THE United Kingdom has agreed to become Asean’s latest dialogue partner—the first of such cooperation with the region…
Envoy, mayor discuss sister-city pact between QC, Rishon Lezion
TEL AVIV—Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto paid a courtesy call on Mayor Raz Kinstlich of Israel’s Rishon…
British Chamber: Passage of priority bills to support local economy
THE British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) expects the swift passage of priority bills amending the Retail Trade…
Mexico unveils recent silver screen success
THE Embassy of Mexico, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Cinemalaya Foundation Inc.,…
German-PHL chamber calls for lifting of deployment cap for Filipino HCWs
THE German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) is requesting that deployment cap for Filipino healthcare workers (HCW) heading to…
RT-PCR now more affordable thanks to Manila HealthTek
With the Philippines classified as a “high risk” area for the spread of Covid-19, one of the ways…
Lazada partners with Kwik.insure to provide free COVID-19 insurance to customers
Lazada, the leading e-commerce platform in the Philippines, has partnered with Kwik.insure, the Philippines’ largest online insurance marketplace,…
August 11, 2021
RCBC wins big in global digital innovations awards
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) continues to gain international recognition for its outstanding initiatives in digital banking. RCBC…
Insurer responds to PGH’s emergency donation drive
To help in the recovery of its surgical operations after a fire broke damaging its hospital facilities and…
Diaz, Olympic medalists boost for NAS–Briones
EDUCATION Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Tuesday said that the Filipino athletes’ outstanding feat at the Tokyo Olympics…
August 10, 2021
Basilan conquers Mindanao Leg, sweeps Roxas in VisMin Super Cup
A sweeping statement from Jumbo Plastic-Basilan. Relying heavily on Season Most Valuable Player (MVP) Hesed Gabo, the Peace…
August 9, 2021
Letran wraps up NCAA Season 96 hosting chores
THE National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) wrapped up its 96th season and host Letran saying it’s very grateful…
August 9, 2021
RSA gifts medalists P22 million for successful campaign
SAN MIGUEL Corp. (SMC) president Ramon S. Ang will give Tokyo Olympics medalists—led by the country’s very first…
August 9, 2021
BSP opens Anti-Money Laundering Council Satellite Office in Quezon City
BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno formally opened the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Satellite Office at…
August 9, 2021
What it takes to save seven billion people
AS the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life around the world, governments are doing everything they can to…
August 9, 2021
Chery Tiggo claims No. 2 spot, semifinal war begins Sunday
ILOCOS NORTE – Chery Tiggo swept Choco Mucho, 25-20, 25-9, 25-22, in a duel of the semifinal rivals…
August 8, 2021
VisMin Super Cup Mindanao Leg Finals series starts Sunday night
After 11 days of layoff, the dominant Jumbo Plastic-Basilan returns to action on Sunday to start its 2021…
August 8, 2021
iACADEMY starts the new academic year with ‘GOAL’
MAKATI-based school iACADEMY ushered in the new academic year with its “GOAL” Information Session, a virtual discussion on…
August 7, 2021
‘Battle of the Trolls’ webinar fires off National Forum on Communication, Democracy
THE country’s premiere organization of communication academics, professionals and media executives is set to launch a national forum…
August 7, 2021
UST ‘arki’ conducts documentation, modern architectural heritage conservation workshop
UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas’ College of Architecture recently hosted the Modern Asean Architecture (mASEANa) Philippines International Students Workshop…
August 7, 2021
EducationUSA law school fair attracts aspiring Filipino graduate students
MORE than 340 participants from the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries interested in pursuing a Master of…
August 7, 2021
DTI’s EMB to hold webinar on Halal logistics on Aug 12
The demand for e-commerce in the Philippines has further shifted the shopping culture of cash centric and face-to-face…
Private schools expect Senate to pass bill on tax relief soon
The country’s largest associations of private schools expressed hope that the Senate will soon pass Senate Bill 2272,…
August 6, 2021
Roxas seals Mindanao Leg Finals berth, outlasts Zamboanga City
Petra Cement-Roxas marched into the Mindanao Leg Finals after trouncing fancied Zamboanga City, 83-72, in the do-or-die Game…
August 6, 2021
Valdez powers Creamline on top
ILOCOS NORTE – Creamline rallied past Perlas in a five-setter win, 25-12, 22-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-10, to bag…
August 6, 2021
Angels bundle out Realtors, complete semis cast
ILOCOS NORTE – Petro Gazz flashed superb hitting and blocking to dash Sta. Lucia’s semifinal hopes, romping off…
August 5, 2021
Zamboanga strikes back against Roxas, sends series to sudden-death match
Zamboanga City forced a do-or-die Game 3 in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup semifinals second phase…
August 5, 2021
Phoenix pledges P1 million to Olympics bronze medalist Marcial
Celebrating the country’s biggest Olympic medal haul yet, Phoenix Petroleum – through Siklab Atleta – will give P1…
August 5, 2021
Eternal Gardens continues to advocate devotion, dedication to the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ
Eternal Gardens was established with the vision to become a leader in memorial park development in the country,…
August 5, 2021
Upgraded Butuan airport seen to boost local, regional growth
BUTUAN CITY—Transportation and aviation authorities unveiled here on Thursday the newly-rehabilitated Butuan Airport in Agusan del Norte. Improved…
August 5, 2021
‘Paltry results’ in BARMM disarmament process rued
HOW has the BTC (Bangsamoro Transition Commission) performed in carrying out its mandate of laying down the foundation…
August 5, 2021
Diaz receives P3-milion Olympic cash incentive from Romero
HIDILYN DIAZ received her P3 million check on Thursday from Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero (1-Pacman Partylist) as her…
August 5, 2021
BSP calls on stakeholders to prep for ‘New Economy’
BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno encouraged the 2021 “Outstanding BSP Stakeholders” to prepare for…
August 5, 2021
Standard Chartered CEO cites inclusive leadership
STANDARD Chartered Bank CEO Lynette V. Ortiz believes inclusive leadership is crucial in supporting women employees and promoting…
Prosecute credit-card fraudsters–Gatchalian
SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian urged authorities to ensure that credit-card fraudsters will be prosecuted to the full extent permitted…
Russia’s Romashina sets record with 6th Olympic gold
TOKYO — Svetlana Romashina doesn’t count gold medals. She could be excused for losing track. The Russian star…
August 4, 2021