The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a government agency attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA), has called itself “financially fit” after consistently booking higher income throughout the COVID-19 pandemic up to the first quarter of this year. In a statement, PFDA...
I passed by early May in the Mall of Asia area and found myself just gawking and taking photos of the façade of the Ikea’s first branch in the Philippines. Construction work was still ongoing and there were so many workers all over the site in hard hats and uniforms. Last we heard, opening...
The Medical City South Luzon Complex of Hope marks its first anniversary Aerial shot of The Medical City South Luzon Complex The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and has caused a lot of confusion and disruption in people's lives all over the world. Leaders have stepped up,...
The Office of the President has approved the request of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to lock down its facilities in Manila and Pasig City due to the rising COVID-19 cases of its employees. The lockdown will take effect on Tuesday, April 13, and will run for 10 days as both the...
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) has reported an increase in fish unloading in major ports in the country, with most of the fish brought to Navotas Fish Port Complex, the largest fish port in Southeast Asia. Based on PFDA’s weekly monitoring, there was a 3-percent increase in the...
Alex Gonzaga (left) and Zeinab Harake What can P1,000 buy in Taytay, Rizal? Recently, two of the country's popular YouTube sensations - Alex Gonzaga and Zeinab Harake - took the thrift shopping challenge in Taytay, Rizal to see what the P1,000 budget can buy in the area. In the YouTube video, the...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has suspended its operations and transactions of its payments and settlements, and the trading of the peso-US dollar, among other things, due to typhoon “Ulysses.” The BSP also announced late in the morning of Thursday that it will not be receiving cash...
Kakai Bautista is a singer, comedian, actress, and known as the country’s Dental Diva. Now, you can add another title to her name: Homeowner. In an episode on her YouTube channel, Kakai brings her signature flair and comedic timing to show viewers her life journey, specifically through three...
NSAs urged to find alternate venues for now Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez, top photo, manages a smile during yesterday’s PSA Forum webcast with hosts Randy Caluag and Judith Caringal. (FB screenshot) Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said Tuesday that they...
PSC's national training director Marc Velasco (PSA Images) Although the Philsports Complex in Pasig City was locked down after a staff of the Philippine Sports Commission tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), an official of the agency assured the facility is COVID-free. Marc Velasco, PSC...
PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez, commissioners safe as lockdown ordered Facade of Rizal Memorial Coliseum (MB Photo / Ali Vicoy) Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez and Commissioners Mon Fernandez and Charles Maxey are reportedly safe and healthy after they were caught in a venue...
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila (BCDA Images) The three Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) venues tapped by the government to house COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms are starting to fill up once again. Just a day after reopening, the Rizal Memorial...
