The new Clark International Airport (CRK) passenger terminal building, which will open to public by the end of 2021, features inclusive amenities such as all-gender restrooms, nursing stations, and multi-faith prayer rooms. (Photo from BCDA) "Creating welcoming and inclusive spaces is at the heart...
The Philippines stands to lose around P11 trillion in the next four-decades from the pandemic-induced school closures, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) estimated. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO : AFP : FILE PHOTO) Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said Thursday,...
Struggling flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will not get any financial help from government financial institutions anytime soon, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Thursday, Sept. 9. During the virtual Senate briefing, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said that government-owned...
The local stock market gave way to some profit-taking after rallying for the past trading days. 31443 The PSEi shed 25.37 points or 0.37 percent to close at 6,924.02 although only the heavyweight Holding Firms and Services counters weakened. Volume dropped to 920.41 billion shares worth P4.39...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) mini caravan to bring social protection programs and services closer to the poor communities across the countries. (MANILA BULLETIN) Kicked off in July, PCUP-led caravans served as a...
The local stock market managed to rise despite the government’s backtracking on its decision to ease quarantine restrictions. The main index climbed 36.68 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,949.39 as the Services sector led the advance while the Mining and Oil counter was the only one that was...
The cash aid (ayuda) distribution for the low-income individuals in the National Capital Region (NCR) that were affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was already 97.92 percent completed, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Tuesday night, Sept. 7. In the...
The Filvax ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by FLI SAVP and VisMin Regional Product Head, Archie Igot; Quest Hotel, and Conference Center Cebu General Manager, Mia Singson; ARC Hospital Vaccine Coordinator, Alexis Olis; EWB Relationship Officer, Kim Lex Regudon; and EWB Store Manager, Edsel...
Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC) recently received the EDGE preliminary certification for Miramonti Green Residences Phase 1 from the Philippine Green Building Initiative, Inc. (PGBI). It was signed by Engr. Leandro A. Conti, PGBI chairman and president and Engr. Ramon D. Aguilos, EDGE...
The local stock market moved up as investors ignored higher than expected inflation data and focused on the lower jobless rate and the easing of quarantine restrictions. The main index rose 35.61 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,912.71 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed with the...
As new coronavirus variants continue to emerge, President Duterte’s economic team believes that the COVID-19 illness may become a persistent infection that Filipinos should learn how to live with. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez The economic managers, composed of heads of the Department of...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) unveiled on Tuesday, Sept. 7, its 21 high-impact technologies, and game-changing research and development (R&D) projects and innovations. Photo from Department of Science and Technology DOST Undersecretary for R&D Dr. Rowena Cristina L....
