Odette, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021, has dampened the Philippine government’s overall growth outlook for agriculture sector, which already lost over P3-billion worth due to the typhoon. "The growth outlook is dampened," said Agriculture Secretary William Dar said in a...
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has set aside P2 million as part of its relief efforts for people affected by Typhoon Odette. PSC chairman Butch Ramirez has tapped former PSC Executive Director and Commissioner Fr. Vicente Uy, who is now the Region VII president of the Private Schools...
The Philippines is blessed with a vast number of endemic and indigenous species. It is, in fact, identified as one of the 17 mega-diverse countries on Earth. To be included on that list, a country must have a rich marine ecosystem and at least 5,000 of the world's flora as endemic species....
For your salu-salo or as a present to a friend, try this curated box from the ‘City of Taste and Heritage’ Just north of Manila by the border of the town Obando and the province of Bulacan is Malabon. The coastal city is known for its bamboo products, beautiful historic structures comparable to...
The local stock market dropped for the third day this week as the gravity of the last typhoon’s damage becomes more apparent. The PSEi lost 47.87 points or 0.67 percent to close at 7,119.19 as Holding Firms fell while the Industrial and Mining and Oil counters advanced. Volume dipped to 1.61...
A humanitarian airplane has been deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to the island of Siargao, one of the most hard-hit areas by Typhoon Odette, the organization said on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC said in a statement that the plane had a large team who would...
Hybrid rice seeds producer-SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC) has raised nearly P2 billion through another commercial paper issuance as the company gears for local and overseas expansion. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, SLAC formally listed its P1.86 billion worth of short-term commercial papers at the country’s...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon emphasized on Tuesday, Dec. 21 the importance of restoring top destinations devastated by Typhoon Odette to its former beauty as many of these areas depend on tourism. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross In...
The local stock market market lost more ground as investors continue to worry over the rising COVID-19 numbers overseas and the damage caused by Typhoon Odette. The main index dropped 70.55 points or 0.98 percent to close at 7,167.06 as Banks led the retreat across the board. Volume remained thin...
The Philippine Red Cross has inaugurated a new blood collecting unit in Nasugbu, Batangas on Monday, Dec. 20. Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Dick Gordon led the inauguration of the blood station facility which will serve the municipalities of Taal, Lemery,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its monitoring on sea travels as more than 28,000 outbound and inbound travelers have started to travel after being stranded in various ports nationwide. The move is to ensure the safe travel after port operations when "Odette" left the Philippine...
Matteo Guidicelli and members of the Philippine Army prepare the relief goods for families affected by typhoon 'Odette.' (Photos by Ali Vicoy) Actor Matteo Guidicelli took time off from his busy schedule as he lent a helping hand to victims of Typhoon Odette. Matteo is a Cebuano whose hometown was...
