A number of local government units (LGUs) have started preparing stricter health safety regulations in a bid to lessen the effects of the possible adverse impact of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) should it reaches the Philippines. League of Provinces of the...
After 107 years in the country, Shell Philippines has tapped Lorelie Quiambao Osial, 46, to be its first lady president and chief executive officer (CEO) starting Dec. 1, 2021. This is a watershed event in one of the country’s top five corporations that is also regarded as one of the most...
1200px-SAP_2011_logo.svg Digitalizing is key to Southeast Asia's food future to address issues of security and wastage, according to an enterprise application software provider. During the virtual briefing "A Growing ASEAN, A Hungry Population: Building Resilient and Sustainable Food Supply...
Fitness instructor Marilen Concepcion and long jump athlete Marestella Sunang specify how milk is vital to adult health Since the dawn of time, milk has been an essential part of man’s diet. Recognized as complete food, the drink is an excellent source of calcium for bone development and vitamin...
The Securities & Exchange Commission has facilitated the raising of P5.4-billion sustainable bonds following its efforts to promote sustainability in the Philippine corporate sector. This is according to SEC Commissioner Ephyro Luis B. Amatong in his welcome remarks during the European Chamber...
Ischemic heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in our country, reaching 56.76 thousand cases from January to June 2021, according to preliminary estimates from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The figure accounts for 18.7 percent of total deaths nationwide, far from the 10.2...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has dismantled 20 guerilla fronts of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) this year, reducing the active units to only 43, according to the country’s top military commander. Lt. Gen. Andres Centino assumes as the 57th...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Pharmaceutical Security Institute (PSI) to combat the increase of counterfeit medicines and pharmaceutical products in the market. IPOPHL_LOGO “This synergy with PSI will help us...
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has joined the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the distribution of cash grants to Nueva Ecija rice farmers under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Farmer Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA). The RCEF-RFFA program aims to provide unconditional...
Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP) launched a new full scholarship program and youth development sessions for senior and junior high school students. (Unsplash) "May mga batang nag-aaral na sila rin ang tumutugon sa kanilang pangangailangan. Mga naiwan ng mga magulang at napilitang...
Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez (Instagram) The 70th Miss Universe competition will continue as planned in Israel on Dec. 12 (Dec. 13 Manila time). This was revealed in an email that was reportedly sent to the candidates of the prestigious competition. But the AFP reported on...
San Juan blanked Iloilo, 2-0, to capture the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) third conference title held online over the weekend. The Predators unleashed their might by dominating their first duel, 19-2, before surviving the spirited challenge of the Kisela Knights,...
