A young boy braves the flood in Carmen, Davao del Norte to get food and water delivered by the troops from the 27th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army on Feb. 3, 2024. (Photo by 27IB) Food, water, and other much-needed relief assistance were transported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
The Marcos administration managed to borrow P15 billion from Filipino investors. Despite the challenge of higher interest rates, the Bureau of the Treasury met its target of raising P15 billion through the sale of short-term IOUs, or Treasury bills (T-bills), on Monday, Feb. 5. The total bids...
New round of financial torment will have to be endured by consumers this week as the price of diesel products will rise by a hefty P1.50 per liter; while gasoline prices will go up by P0.75 per liter, according to the pricing advisories of the oil companies. For kerosene products, which is a very...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, February 5, said she doubts that introducing a third party supposedly to help accelerate the completion of delayed transmission projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) would be effective in addressing the country’s concerns in the...
H.E. Amb. Shambhu S. Kumaran Embassy of India in Manila First Secretary for Press, Information, Culture & Education Kannan Chockalingam was the host of the program. India celebrated its 75th Republic Day on Jan. 26, 2024, with the themes "Viksit Bharat" and "Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka,"...
Born on August 13, 1924, Magdalena Gamayo came from a poor farmer’s family and grew up in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. Coming from an impoverished farmer’s family, she helped by working in the fields and would spend the rest of the day watching older women weave inabel. At the age of 16, Gamayo’s...
REFLECTIONS TODAY After feeding the 5,000 men and walking on the water to catch up with his disciples whom he sent ahead of him, Jesus becomes so popular. Upon disembarking in Gennesaret, southwest of Capernaum, Jesus starts preaching. People recognize him wherever he goes. They bring to him their...
FROM THE MARGINS In another historic win for financial inclusion, the first conventional bank granted an Islamic banking license had opened a branch in Cotabato City last Jan. 22. This is CARD Bank, which is one of two domestic players that have applied for a license to operate an Islamic...
Last year, Makati drinks specialist The Curator re-entered Asia’s 50 Best Bars, the only Filipino brand in the 2023 roster. From ranking 38th in 2021, the speak-easy moved up to 34th, also claiming the title “Best Bar in The Philippines,” a repeat of its achievements in 2019 and 2021. The...
2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Philippine tourism, surpassing the target international visitor arrivals and reaching the five-million mark before year-end. Under the leadership of the Department of Tourism, the country earned numerous accolades from prestigious travel institutions,...
The Senate will merely focus on the proposed amendments on the economic provisions of the Constitution and nothing else when they start tackling the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 on Monday, February 5, senators said. Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said that what the Senate will do is...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. delivers a speech at Camp Gen. Manuel Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao de Oro on Feb. 3, 2024. (Photo by AFP) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. directed the soldiers based in Davao region to "remain...
