A total of 573 recruits of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have started their journey Tuesday, Oct. 19, as their six-month training began at the Regional Training Center in San Ramon, Zamboanga City. New recruits participate in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) training in Zamboanga City on Oct....
The local stock market posted more gains as investors grow more optimistic with the coming earnings season and dropping COVID-19 csses. The PSEi added 30.77 points or 0.42 percent to close at 7,297.08 as Holding Firms led gainers although the Mining and Oil and Financials counters saw some...
Despite the ongoing “Maring” operations in La Union, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) moves to ensure that there will be a steady supply of blood in the country through its continuous blood donation drive. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) On Oct. 16, PRC successfully collected 49 blood units in...
The country’s nickel output for this year will likely go down due to unexpected weather disturbances and some logistical issues, said a top official from the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). During the launch of the PNIA’s first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report, PNIA...
Filinvest Land Inc., a member of the Gotianun Group, has obtained the highest Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa from Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) for its planned bond issuance of up to P10 billion. The firm disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that it is planning a P8.0...
Photo from PBA Calvin Abueva could complete the ultimate redemption story if he ends up leading Magnolia Pambansang Manok to the PBA Philippine Cup crown. A victory over TNT in the best-of-seven Finals will most likely mean a lot for Abueva, whose career was on the rocks when he was handed an...
AREIT Inc., pioneering real estate investment trust sponsored by Ayala Land Inc., is planning to raise P3 billion from the issuance of fixed-rate bonds as the initial tranche of its proposed Debt Securities Program of up to P15.0 billion. The firm intends to use the net proceeds from the bond...
As it assists those who were severely affected by the recent typhoon that hit the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to strengthen its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) When it comes to testing, PRC said that as of Oct. 18, the number...
The Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has raised concern over the continued presence of foreign vessels conducting fishing operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Among others, Chinese Maritime Militia vessels have been monitored in big numbers...
Cinemas and movie houses in the Philippines will strictly implement health protocols when these establishments reopen soon. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) put Metro Manila under Alert Level 3 and allowed the reopening of cinemas with restrictions. Only fully vaccinated people will be admitted...
Photo from PBA PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said logistical concerns and the health of everyone involved prompted the league to back out of its plan of holding the Philippine Cup Finals in Metro Manila. The league initially explored the possibility of staging the Finals at the Ynares Sports...
Photo from PBA Magnolia Pambansang Manok and TNT look to set the tempo for what could possibly be a hard-fought series as the PBA Philippine Cup Finals starts Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. The opener of the best-of-seven showdown is set at 6...
