AirAsia Philippines 2022 Outlook AirAsia Philippines is "highly optimistic" that more Filipinos will travel in 2022 and is expanding its domestic routes from 14 to 18 this year as well as its regional routes, exploring opportunities in the Middle East, United States and Australia. "Domestic tourism...
Malacañang has trumpeted the indicators of the Philippines' strong economic performance amid its recent successes against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Shivendu Shukla/ Unsplash) In a recent virtual press conference, Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was recognized for its highest compliance rate of the Career Executive Service Performance Evaluation System (CESPES) during the 48th anniversary celebration of the Career Executive Service (CES) late November. Department of Social Welfare and...
President Duterte's latest performance rating and trust rating, as measured by independent pollster Pulse Asia, proves that he is isn't a "lame duck" president. President Rodrigo Duterte bows to the audience during a recent infrastructure project inauguration (Malacañang photo) Thus, claimed...
Local government units (LGUs) with satisfactory vaccination performance rates will be recognized while sub-par performers will initially be provided assistance but would later be investigated if they continue with their luckluster performance in inoculation drive, Department of the Interior and...
Two lawmakers are seeking the passage of a bill that directs the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to create a program that detects the use of performance-enhancing drugs by national team athletes. Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Bulacan Rep. Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado filed House Bill...
Air Asia Philippines posted an over 100 percent passenger increase and a "commendable" 78 percent load factor for the 2nd quarter of the year as the Air Asia Group Berhad completely transforms into a digital travel and lifestyle company, with "sufficient liquidity until 2022". airasia_reuters_11...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has hailed the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and its attached agencies for achieving all performance indicators in 2020, particularly its “active” involvement in the country’s fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). 28564 DBM...
The pandemic lockdowns wrought havoc on PT&T Corporation's micro, small and medium enterprise (SME/MSME) clients although the telco managed to boost revenues by seven percent to P221 Million in the first half of 2021 versus the same period last year as its subscriber base modestly increased 15...
Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam demonstrated "excellent performance" after capturing the silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics, according to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar. Philippines’ Carlo Paalam celebrates his silver medal during the medal ceremony for the men’s fly (48-52kg)...
Take a bow Team Philippines. Team Philippines at the Tokyo Olympics (Photo: Philippine Olympic Committee) Malacañang has commended Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam for his silver medal finish and rest of the Filipino athletes for displaying the "best Olympic performance in history." The Philippines so...
Amidst sustained nationwide economic challenges, Globe Telecom Inc. posted ₱75.5 billion revenues, up 4 percent and netted ₱13 billion income, up 13 percent, for the first six months of 2021. The telco's main growth driver continued to be data, mostly from its @Home Broadband business, as the...