Consumer prices accelerated further to 8 percent in November, hitting a fresh 14-year high on the back of sustained rise in food costs, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Headline inflation surged to 8.0 percent last month from 7.7 percent in October and 3.7 percent in the same...
TECH4GOOD Monchito B. Ibrahim, former DICT Undersecretary Several months back, I featured in this column the correlation between having the right skills for its workforce and the country’s global competitiveness and how having an effective skills development program will position it to take...
There were no winners for the jackpot prizes of Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 which amounted to over P50 million each in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday, Dec. 5. PCSO / MANILA BULLETIN The lucky numbers for Grand Lotto were 02-19-48-24-43-52 for...
Seeking to address the Philippine Army's (PA) dependence on imported military equipment and armaments, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) signed an agreement together with the agency for Project COBRA which stands for Controller Operated Battle Ready Armament. (Photo courtesy of...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo received a challenge coin from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), marking the commencement of her “plan to be part of the PCG Auxiliary force.” PCG Auxiliary is a civilian volunteer organization...
The local stock market lost early gains to end lower as investors opted to take profits late in the session. The main index lost 47.52 points or 0.73 percent to close at 6,442.13 as the Services sector led the retreat although the Industrial and Property counters remained in the green. Volume eased...
Makeup artist Gela Laurel shares how to achieve the right balance of matte and dewy makeup Maja Salvador, being the quite the performer that she is, needs to make sure her looks stand out when she goes on stage. One of her latest looks is by makeup artist Gela Laurel, where she matched Salvador's...
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz banners the Filipino contingent that is set to see action in the International Weightlifting Federation World Championships in Bogota, Colombia on Tuesday, Dec. 6 (Manila time). Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) With the tournament serving as the first qualification event...
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), the largest and most prestigious travel agency association in the country is always at the forefront in helping advance the travel industry’s growth and expansion. For next year, PTAA is launching its annual and most anticipated travel event,...
(Philippine Commission on Women) A silent problem takes national attention today with the 18-day campaign to end all forms of violence against women (VAW). Victims of VAW usually suffer in silence because of many factors, one of them fear and shame for having been abused, usually by a partner,...
There was no winner for the jackpot prize of Ultra Lotto 6/58 worth P333,985,864.40 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday, Dec. 4. PCSO / MANILA BULLETIN The lucky numbers were 06-49-58-35-36-31 as per PCSO. Seven bettors hit the second prize worth...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) expressed its appreciation and gratitude for the Red Cross 143 (RC143) volunteers in relation to the upcoming celebration of International Volunteer Day (IVD) on Dec. 5. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon also...
