The long-term economic cost of the coronavirus and the pandemic-induced lockdowns would be over three-times greater than the multi-trillion peso debt obligations of the government, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) estimated. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T....
Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao on Friday, September 24, welcomed the "unity talks" being pursued by opposition coalition 1Sambayan ahead of the 2022 elections. Sen. Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao during the Senate's plenary session on June 1, 2021. (Henzberg Austria/Senate PRIB) Pacquiao, who...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has partnered with the agency’s Balik Scientist Program (BSP) for the conduct of a lecture series on nutritional genomics. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the P6 billion market debut of AllDay Marts, Inc. and the P18- billion bond offering of Petron Corporation. 34600 In its meeting last September 23, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statements of AllDay...
Photo from PBA The Games and Amusements Board blacklisted a member of the San Miguel Beermen’s PBA 3x3 team Friday, Sept. 24 for failing to appear in an online meeting held to explain his side over his alleged involvement in game-fixing. GAB chairman Baham Mitra said Daniel de Guzman, who was...
Getting the most out of an investment entails giving it what it needs to perform. When it comes to maximizing trucks and buses, it all comes down to where the rubber meets the road, literally. The correct choice of tires for a truck or bus is a question of what the tire will be subjected to. Where...
A subcommittee of the Senate Commitee on Finance suspended on Friday, Septembber 24, its discussion on the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) P26.7-billion proposed budget for 2022 as lawmakers maintained that the period of voter registration for the upcoming elections should be extended. Senate...
Three new research laboratories will be established in various areas in the country to support research and development (R&D) projects in the regions, the science and technology agency said. Department of Science and Technology The research facilities will be built under the Institution...
Former senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito will be seeking a return in the Senate in the 2022 elections. Former Senator Joseph Victor 'JV' Ejercito (Cesar Tomambo/Senate PRIB) In an online press briefing Friday, September 24, Ejercito announced that he will be running again for senator. He said he...
Practice your French, or maybe not, as Emily Cooper is back to us more of the City of Love. The American girl in Paris tale continues as Netflix releases the first images of the second season of “Emily In Paris,” and so far we are loving the fashions courtesy of costume designer Patricia Field....
Local government units (LGUs) should not require the public to present their voter’s identification cards (ID) before providing essential services like medical assistance or cash aid nor is it needed to register for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program, the Department of the...
Photo by Munehiro Kugimiya Carlos Yulo returned to competition after his Tokyo Olympics campaign by capturing one gold and one bronze medal in the 2021 All-Japan Senior and Masters Gymnastics Championships in Yamagata Thursday. Yulo ruled the floor exercise where he is the reigning world champion...
