Taguig emerged as the seventh wealthiest city in the Philippines. The Commission on Audit (COA) released the annual financial report for local government units for the year 2020. Bonifacio Global City in Taguig (Screenshot from Google Maps) The report listed the top 10 provinces, cities and...
NCIP approves ANI project with Bagobos By James A. Lpyola The rice and corn production project of AgriNurture Inc. (ANI), in partnership with the Unified Bagobo Tagabawa Tribe (UBTT) of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato, has been approved by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) -...
An advocacy group has urged power and telecommunications sectors to work together seamlessly following the widespread service disruptions in the aftermath of Typhoon "Odette," particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Surigao City after typhoon "Odette" (Photo courtesy of Jilson...
Damage to the country’s agriculture sector is now nearing P4 billion five days after Typhoon Odette left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In its latest update, the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DA-DRRM) Operation Center was already...
As Filipinos celebrate Christmas this weekend, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called on the public to activate the “Bayanihan” spirit and continue cooperating with the government amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges recently posed by Typhoon Odette. Go, for his part, said he is...
In light of recent Typhoon Odette (Rai), McDonald’s Philippines, through its charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), has committed to serve an additional 120,000 meals from its initial pledge of 20,000, through the generosity of its partners, Megaworld, Emperador Distillers,...
With the aim to boost the ongoing vaccination efforts led by the private sector, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines is partnering with Robinsons Supermarket for a donation drive that benefits the Philippine Red Cross’ Victory Over Virus program. Until Jan. 14, 2021, shoppers and consumers...
More foreign countries sent help and pledged cash aid to the Philippines for its relief operations in typhoon-ravaged areas in the country. (Photo courtesy of the USAID) After the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Canada, and United Kingdom donated financial assistance and basic goods for...
Cemex Holdings Philippines, Inc. (CHP) reported that the cement manufacturing plant of subsidiary APO Cement Corporation in Naga City, Cebu, is operational in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Cemex said that, while APO Cement has experienced...
Victims of typhoon "Odette" in the Philippines can expect the expedited delivery of assistance from Middle Eastern nation Qatar after its emir or leader spoke with President Duterte via telephone. (Photos from Malacañang/ Unsplash) "President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conveyed his sincerest appreciation...
Newly-listed Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC) is preparing its planned expansion for a joint venture that will build a 1,000 hectare solar farm. “We are preparing an initial 1,000 hectares for a joint venture with a partner who can help turn this plan into a reality,” said...
Fans in the Philippines of K-pop superstars BTS have raised nearly P200,000 as relief funds to help families and communities affected by typhoon “Odette.” “Odette” left widespread destruction in the Philippines, flattening houses, destroying agriculture and infrastructure, and killed at...
