Amid global recovery, the country’s merchandise exports grew by double digits in August, but the expansion was still short to outpace the strong growth in imports that resulted in a wider trade-in-goods deficit. Manila International Container Terminal 1 The Philippine Statistics Authority...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged President Duterte to heed the call of the country’s medical experts and former health secretaries “not to obstruct” the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into the anomalous transactions involving the government’s...
A 27-year old man was arrested after he was accused of desecrating the Philippine flag at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday, Oct. 10. photo: NAIA police He was identified as Jay-ar Beril, of Bautista Compound, Purok 8 in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Based on the report of the...
Photo from PBA Magnolia Pambansang Manok is not too thrilled of being up 3-1 in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with Meralco still capable of turning things arounds. The Hotshots moved a win shy of advancing to the championship series after their 81-69 victory Sunday, Oct. 10 at the Don Honorio...
Photo from PBA Poy Erram’s status for Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals between TNT and San Miguel Beer remains uncertain due to a suspected fracture on his cheekbone. TNT team manager Gabby Cui confirmed the diagnosis after Erram underwent tests Monday, Oct. 11, a day after a 116-90...
Sixteen-year-old figure skater Sofia Frank broke several Philippine records in the women's division for an International Skating Union-sanctioned competition in the 2021 Finlandia Trophy Sunday, Oct. 10. at the Espoo Metro Arena in Finland. Sixteen-year-old Sofia Frank competes in the free skate...
House Deputy Speaker and Antique Rep. Loren Legarda has batted for stronger government measures to address the mental health issues of Filipinos during the pandemic even as suicide rate in the country has been brought to an unprecedented increase. Sen. Loren Legarda Legarda, a three-time senator,...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has opened institutional registrations for the national ID system to accommodate Filipinos who are working in the private and public sector, or residing in subdivisions. Deputy National Statistician Rosalinda P. Bautista said that government agencies,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified it restrictions on sea travel due to rough sea condition spawned by tropical storm "Maring". Based on the its data, the PCG said a total of nine passengers, drivers, and cargo helpers, as well as four vessels, nine ‘motorbancas’ and two rolling...
The PBA will require imports to be fully vaccinated before they can suit up for the planned second conference next month. PBA officials agreed to set this requirement several days ago as the league is now in the process of trying to stage the season-ending conference amid restrictions caused by the...
Magnolia Pambansang Manok moved on the verge of advancing to the PBA Philippine Cup Finals after holding off Meralco, 81-69, for a 3-1 lead in their semis series Sunday, Oct. 10 at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Mark Barroca of Magnolia drives past two Meralco...
Since politicians have already filed their certificates of candidacies, although there may be some substitutions before November 15, investors are now expected to refocus on the COVID situation and wait to see of the government will ease restrictions further. “This week, investors are expected to...
