Tasked with ensuring peaceful and orderly national and local elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have deployed a total of more than 80,000 personnel ahead of the May 9 electoral exercise. More than preserving the sanctity of the ballot, the...
(PhilHealth / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to implement a higher premium rate for its members starting June in accordance with the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. “What should be the premium contribution rate for calendar year 2022...As of...
The local stock market bounced as investors pick up stocks that have suffered losses in past sessions. The main index jumped 81.65 points or 1.22 percent to close at 6,892.73 as the Property sector led the advance although Mining and Oil and Holdjng Firms remained in the red. Volume picked up with...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Conde Nast Traveler, one of the most esteemed travel magazines in the world, ranked the province of Sorsogon as top 8 among the best islands in the Philippines, alongside global favorites Boracay and El Nido. Boracay, Siargao and El Nido took the top 3 spots, respectively,...
The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed Wednesday, May 4, that the five children who went missing after swimming at Taal Lake in Balete, Batangas have drowned. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG identified the fatalities as Sherin Ashtrid Dela Rosa, eight; Jaime Rose Ann Jacutan, 12; Kurtney...
What was supposed to be a fun swimming event turned out tragic as five children went missing in Balete, Batangas on Tuesday, May 3. In an incident report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the children took a dip at the vicinity waters off Barangay Looc that is part of Taal Lake when they went...
Beltran named first PTA president By CHINO S. LEYCO The Board of Trustees of the Philippine Tax Academy (PTA) has unanimously voted to elect Department of Finance (DOF) Chief Economist and retired Undersecretary Gil S. Beltran as the institution’s first president. Finance Secretary and PTA Board...
Pilot and wildlife photographer Floyd Pison Bermejo weighs in on the P1,000 bill's new look The Philippines has a myriad of symbols that embody the culture, heritage, and spirit of the Filipino people. Among the official ones, nothing is quite remarkable as the Philippine eagle. In 1995, the...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim We have been saying for so long now that we are an attractive country to invest in because of our large, young, talented, and English-speaking workforce. But is it ready to make the Philippines become a potent global player as the world economy starts embracing Industry...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) was quick to respond when a blaze of fire and smoke broke out on Monday, May 2 at a residential area within the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Campus. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) “Napakahalaga ng emergency response unit at emergency medical...
Experts and advocates of Islamic finance presented the trends and outlook in the growing sector, including ED Nelly Dillera - PTTC; DED Dhim Radia - PTTC; Dr. Zalina Binti Zakaria -Head, Halal Research Center of Islamic Health, Universiti Malaya; Dr. Dalal Aassouli - Asst. Professor, Islamic...
The PSEi started the month lower after cautious investors quickly sold down stocks after early gains. The main index shed 10.17 points or 0.15 percent to close at 6,721.08 points as Banks led the decline while the Industrial sector was the only one that managed to advance. Volume fell to 795...
