Persons behind the illegal selling of vaccines will be tracked down and prosecuted, an official of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Saturday, May 22. DILG Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya, however, stressed confirmation of the illegal activity should be...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) was elated over the increase in the vaccine confidence level of the Filipinos for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) based on the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey. From only 32 percent last year, DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will be filing a case against the barangay officials who were involved in the viral street boxing event in Gagalangin, Tondo amid the strict prohibition of such activities due to the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In an...
Trading this week will be influenced by the release of economic data, including the much-awaited gross domestic product (GDP), as well as more first quarter earnings reports. “Market sentiment may still have a bearish bias as investors continue to adjust their economic recovery expectations, from...
The stock market is seen to continue to be weighed down by the country’s COVID situation while investors will also be taking cues from the April inflation figure and corporate earnings announcements. “Next week, we still see a downward bias for the local market as we expect clouded economic...
Gotianun family-led Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) is allotting P21.2 billion for capital expenditures this year as it aims to continue expanding organically and through partnerships despite uncertainties faced by the economy. During the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting,...
The fate of the stock market this week is seen to hinge on whether or not the growth of new COVID-19 cases in the country is arrested and if the imposition of strict quarantine measures will be extended further. (Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph) “Investors are expected to take cues from our...
Jerwin Ancajas lands a left hand to Mexican challenger Jonathan Javier Rodriguez during their match Sunday, April 11, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo from Showtime Boxing) Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas scored a unanimous decision win against Mexican Jonathan Javier Rodriguez...
Photo from SHOWTIME Boxing's Twitter IBF super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is not only fighting for recognition but also to prove that there's no rust in his punching prowess. Coming from more than a year of hiatus, Ancajas will put his belt on the line against Mexican foe Jonathan Rodriguez...
The local stock market is seen to continue falling as COVID-19 cases in the Philippines remain on the uptrend while investors see the CREATE Law as not enough to help listed firms hurdle their pandemic-related problems. “Next week, we still see a downward bias for the local market as our COVID-19...
Homeless dreams Jonathan Joven When artist Jonathan Joven was young, he would go out and ride his pedicab to pick up passengers and to sell scraps he collected from piles of garbage. Living in the Smokey Mountain in Tondo, Manila, he dreamed of one day having his own home, away from the stinky...
Jerwin Ancajas during his fight with fellow Filipino Jonas Sultan in 2018. (Photo from Top Rank) The long wait is over for Jerwin Ancajas as he gets to defend his IBF world super flyweight title against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez of Mexico on April 10 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville,...
