The Philippines mining sector has suffered a decline in output and value from January to September of this year, a negative development that the government attributes to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its latest data, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said the country’s metallic mineral production...
Filipino-founded Solar Philippines is targeting to advance the construction of more than 1,000 megawatts of solar farm installations next year in at least four provinces within the Luzon grid. Currently identified sites for the projects are in Batangas, Cavite, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac, according to...
Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Guide to the Philippines, now offers affordable “Easy Escapes” travel packages to key domestic destinations. Guide to the Philippines, a Department of Tourism- accredited online travel platform, brings together local travel experts and top tour,...
Sergeant Arci Munoz After almost two months from her completion of Special Basic Military Training (SBCMT), Kapamilya actress and Sergeant Arci Muñoz joined the relief operations of the Philippine Air Force in Catanduanes. In a series of Instagram updates, Arci shared a glimpse of her air and land...
Over five thousand prototypes and quite a number of rejections by manufacturers in a span of more than a decade, one would think that inventor and engineer James Dyson should have given up and pursued a different path. No fear In an exclusive interview with James Dyson, he shared that most of...
Miss Eco Teen International 2020 Roberta Angela 'Ro-An' Tamondong The beauty and elegance of the Filipina shines abroad after Roberta Angela "Ro-An" Tamondong was crowned Miss Eco Teen International in Egypt Saturday night (Sunday morning in the Philippines). The Miss Eco Teen...
Roberta Angela 'Ro-An' Tamondong All eyes are on Miss Eco Teen International PH bet Roberta Angela “Ro-An” Tamondong as pageant fans eagerly await the countdown for the 2020 Miss Eco Teen International coronation night tonight (1 a.m., Manila time) live from the Albatros White Beach Resort in...
Philippine football made significant strides while continuing its quest for relevance on both the domestic and international front exactly a decade since the Azkals pulled off the “Miracle of Hanoi.” The Azkals did the unthinkable on Dec. 5, 2010 when they pulled off a 2-0 win over defending...
Jarvey Gayoso is close to signing a deal to play for one of Thailand’s top clubs following an impressive professional debut in the recent Philippines Football League season. The Azkals Development Team announced Saturday that Gayoso is finalizing a move to Muangthong United, a four-time winner in...
The use of crop biotechnology has reduced pesticide use associated with environmental impact and is beneficial for agricultural biodiversity, a UK-based agricultural economist and scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) said. During an online technical forum organized by...
Union Bank of the Philippines has successfully raised P9 billion from its Peso-denominated fixed rate bonds dual tranche offering. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said this is the third bond issuance by UnionBank from its P39 billion Bonds Program. The 3-year...
The Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) has decided to push its planned “triathlon race bubble” to early next year upon the advice of its tournament venue in New Clark City. The sprint race event was supposed to be held this month, but was rescheduled to late January or early...
