Words by Dr. Jose Sollano, M.D. In the Philippines, a silent epidemic demands our attention—a growing health crisis known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), also referred to as Fatty Liver Disease. As a practicing gastroenterologist/hepatologist in the country for several years, I am...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded on Thursday, Nov. 16, all private sector employers to give the mandated 13th-month pay of their workers before Dec. 24. DOLE Undersecretary Benjo Santos Benavidez said there is neither exemption nor deferment for the release of the 13 th -month...
Sen. Francis Tolentino urged on Thursday the expansion of the administration’s flagship project, the Food Stamp Program (FSP), led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). During the plenary debates on the agency’s 2024 budget, Tolentino said, “I hope that the program can...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have joined forces to empower local government units (LGUs) in tackling investment scams and promoting financial literacy across the country. The SEC and the DILG signed a memorandum of...
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) plans to conduct international roadshows with the aim of attracting potential investors to invest their money in the Philippines' first sovereign wealth fund. Rafael Jose D. Consing, Jr., MIC president and chief executive officer, said newly-created fund would...
Filinvest Land Inc., a member of the Gotianun Group, reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the shelf registration of its P35-billion Peso-Denominated Fixed-Rate Bonds. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), FLI said the SEC has also approved its...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government has set aside about P20 billion to cover the benefits and allowances of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals for next year. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 16, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that the Marcos...
D.M. Wenceslao and Associates Inc. reported a 13 percent improvement in net income to P1.3 billion for the first nine months of 2023, from the ex-land sale net income of P1.1 billion in the same period last year, fueled by robust leasing operations. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it remitted additional dividends to the Bureau of the Treasury to bolster the government’s budget for various programs. In a statement, Pagcor announced that the government's gaming regulator and operator transferred P5 billion in cash...
Miss Universe 2023 fever is definitely on the international pageant holds its preliminary competition. Gracing its stage are the 84 hopefuls from different countries, vying to win the pageant's "Force for Good" crown . For its evening gown segment, the contestants wear their most elegant designer...
When we talk about luxury travel, one of the things that comes to mind is the Orient Express. Since its inception in the 1880s, the luxury train has been among the go-to rides of many due to its lush interiors and long-distance train service. Its legacy has been immortalized in pop culture. After...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Our annual family retreat in Italy culminated in the “eternal city” of Rome, and as we learned from high school, the city of seven hills. The capital of both Italy and the Vatican, Rome is known for having more fountains than any other city in the world. We were...
