In light of recent tropical storms that have disrupted schools across the Philippines, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the need for educational systems to swiftly adapt to ensure stability and lessen dependence on community resilience alone....
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to a “fair and transparent” procurement process on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and assured the public that there is no corruption within its current leadership. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN “Walang korapsyon sa...
The Philippines is set to host “Marketing Wars: Episode 6.0 and Beyond”, an integration of the 4th World Marketing Forum and the 53rd National Marketing Conference, focusing on the evolving global marketing landscape. Organized by the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) in collaboration with...
After being shelved for five years, the Philippine National Para Games returns with over 900 participants taking centerstage from Nov. 11 to 14 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila and the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City. Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC) and PHILSPADA president Mike...
The local stock market surged on news that the inflation rate in October did not rise higher than expected. The main index jumped 121.84 points or 1.71 percent to close at 7,257.94 with the Property sector leading the rally. Volume was still weak though at 1.03 billion shares worth P4.97 billion as...
To help areas struck by the Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”, Lopez-led FP Island Energy Corporation has provided uninterrupted power supply through its microgrid system in Camarines Sur. In a statement, the firm said around 600 residents in a remote island barangay in the town of Caramoan have...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has recognized SM Investments Corporation and BDO Unibank Inc. as among this year’s “Country Movers,” to highlight their significant contributions to national development. Presented during the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo...
By Derco Rosal The country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 percent from September’s four-year low of 1.9 percent due to soaring rice prices which jumped following recent calamities including Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon. October's inflation pushed the 10-month...
Lucio Co-led Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) has raised P7.69 billion from its oversubscribed maiden issuance of Peso Fixed Rate Bonds. The bank said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange that the bonds have been listed on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp....
More motorcycles were added to Philippine roads as sales swelled to over 1.2 million units as of end-September this year, the latest Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI) report showed. FAMI's updated database this week showed that the five member-companies of the Motorcycle Development...
Cebu is fast becoming an emerging force in the Philippine cacao industry since its rich soil and warm climate are ideal for the cultivation of the cacao tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. As the premier province of Central Visayas, Cebu is benefiting from the global and local demand for...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) brought aid to families in Albay and Camarines Sur after they were severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon and Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang,...
