The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) allocated an additional P3 billion that will fund the repair and rehabilitation of elementary and secondary school buildings. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the release of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) that amounts to...
Forget the notion about women authors and chick-lit; here, we have four ladies exploring dark humor, end-of-days SciFi, historical fiction, and outrageous comedy. And our male writers aren’t slouches either; we present a music-related mystery and an environmental social comedy. Happy New Year!...
Hi, Barbie! Or Margot Robbie? The Australian actress once again dons a head-turning look inspired by Mattel’s iconic doll. Margot Robbie wearing Armani (Photo by Michael TRAN/AFP) ; 1977 Superstar Barbie (Photo from shop.mattel.com) On the red carpet of the 81st Golden Globe Awards in Beverly...
By DEXTER R. MATILLA For as long as man has learned to think, one question he has always grappled with is figuring out his ultimate purpose for being. Scientists, philosophers, and even non-believers may offer unique and contrasting answers any given day, none of which however, is accepted to be...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned issuance by Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) of up to P5 billion worth of preferred shares subject to some conditions. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), CPGI said it has received the Pre-Effective Letter...
MECO chair Silvestre Bello III receives from TECO head and Taiwan Representative to the Philippines Wallace Chow 20,000 sacks of donated rice for poor Filipino families and victims of disasters and calamities last week. The turn over was witnessed by MECO and TECO officials. (photo: MECO) ...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is confident that the national government has achieved its infrastructure spending target for last year. In the latest national government disbursement performance report, the DBM stated that the overall infrastructure spending for January to December...
CEBU CITY – A newly formed business group in Talisay City, southern Cebu is looking to forge a strong partnership with the local government unit. OFFICIALS and members of the Talisay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), led by its president Archie Campo (fourth from left), lead the launching...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, Jan. 5, explained the potential utilization of the Philippines' first dedicated satellite, "Agila" (Great Philippine Eagle). Photo grab from Astranis Space Technologies/YouTube channel "Once that (Agila Satellite) becomes...
Infrastructure spending posted a sharp increase in October last year, attributed to the robust disbursements made by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) revealed. The Marcos administration’s infrastructure and other capital...
When it comes to adventure, trust that Manila City has loads to offer. One can explore the historic structures in Intramuros , discover iconic masterpieces at the National Museum , read literary works at the National Library , or go on a gastronomic journey through must-visit restaurants and cafés...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Eton Phil Non-Specialized Wholesale Trading for its alleged unauthorized investment solicitation activities. The SEC identified the top company officials and agents of Eton Trading as respondents in the criminal...
