BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office is ramping up security measures in preparation for the arrival of over 260 foreign students between June and August here, following a request from the Language Skills Learning Center (LSLC) for increased police visibility to ensure their safety. The...
As part of the healthcare institutions’ ongoing efforts to prevent cardiovascular diseases, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, in partnership with the Department of Health, has launched a public health campaign against atherosclerosis, smoking, and vaping—leading contributors to heart attacks,...
ILOILO CITY – The construction of the new government center for the province of Antique is 55 percent complete, Engr. Vincent Ron Encarnacion of the Provincial Engineer’s Office reported to Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao. Among the finished work is the installation of rebars for the ground...
From left: Fian, Johann, Kairo, Juljio, Egypt, PJ, and Migz Cloud 7 is currently the youngest P-pop boy group in the music scene, with members aged between 13 and 19. Recently, Cloud 7 cemented its stance in the music industry when the group was launched by Sparkle GMA Artist Center, the country...
By Dr. Jaymee Fernandez-Ramos Radiation oncologist, Asian Cancer Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center A diagnosis of a brain tumor is sure to send anyone to a state of fear. This is very understandable as we all know how the brain pretty much controls everything about our being. Tumors, i.e....
The proposal to tax outbound remittances of non-United States (US) nationals would slash Philippine inflows by as much as $476.5 million or over ₱26 billion per year, according to estimates from the Washington-based Center for Global Development (CGD). In a May 28 blog post, CGD experts Helen...
CEBU CITY – Despite numerous challenges, the country’s contact center sector, along with the entire information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry, is poised to hit the ambitious $49-billion annual revenue goal by 2028. Haidee Enriquez, president of the Contact Center...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong is eyeing the repair and rehabilitation of the Maharlika Livelihood Complex (MLC), which is adjacent to the city 's public market, to provide convenience to both tenants and the public. “It has long been a center of commerce and interaction, (and) we...
For years, real estate value followed a familiar pattern: central business districts commanded a premium, while peripheral areas offered affordability in exchange for longer commutes. But the post-pandemic landscape has reshaped that logic. In a world shaped by shifting work models, rising...
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it is closely monitoring the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) across sugar farms in Negros Occidental, warning that it can reduce sugar content by nearly 50 percent. In a statement, the SRA said it has swiftly established a special...
Sy-led SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is investing ₱1.7 billion for the construction of SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (SMXCITE) — a large-scale venue rising within the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex. The firm said...
After years of delays and half-powered commitments, the Philippine energy service company (ESCO) market is finally into high gear—helping energy-intensive businesses cut waste, boost efficiency, and usher them into the fast lane of green tech. And while at it, these energy efficiency frontrunners...
