People watch the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in San Fernando, Pampanga province on March 29, 2024. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others …
Read More »Heat index could hit ‘danger’ level in 14 areas on Good Friday, PAGASA warns
An actor playing the role of Jesus carries a wooden cross during the reenactment of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus in a street play as part of Lenten observance during Holy Week in Manila on March 28, 2024, ahead of Easter. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — State …
Read More »Australia, ARTA partner on biz process management training
BPM TRAINING. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez speaks before the participants of the Australia-sponsored training on business process management (BPM) and System Dynamics in Ortigas, Quezon City from March 18 to 22, 2024. The training aimed to help the Philippines improve its government processes. (Photo by ARTA) MANILA – The …
Read More »SEC Commissioner Hubert Guevara dies at 56
Newly-appointed Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hubert Dominic B. Guevara passed away today, March 29, 2024, at the age of 56 after being in the hospital for six days. He was reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest while playing football and was immediately brought to the hospital. “With great sadness, …
Read More »BSP: Hot money inflows hit $686 million in February
BSP facade (File photo) MANILA – Foreign portfolio investments or hot money registered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) through authorized banks recorded net inflows of USD689 million in February this year. Data released by the BSP late Wednesday showed that this resulted from the USD1.5 billion gross inflows and USD859 …
Read More »‘Filipinos do not yield’: Marcos eyes countermeasures vs. China’s violent behavior
In this file photo, Philippine Coast Guard vessels patrol the Ayungin Shoal, where the decaying BRP Sierra Madre has been stuck. The ship serves as the Philippines’ military outpost within its exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. (Courtesy: Armed Forces of the Philippines via Jay Tarriela/X) President Marcos …
Read More »Filipina rescued from mail-order bride syndicate
File photo shows passengers waiting in line at the immigration area as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 services more international flight departures and arrivals. (The STAR / Rudy Santos) MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rescued a suspected victim of a mail-order bride syndicate, targeting Filipinas …
Read More »GSIS unveils ‘improved’ financial benefits for members, pensioners
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has improved its financial benefits for its members and pensioners, propelled by robust financial growth last year. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund is giving back the financial success to its members and pensioners through enhancements and the implementation …
Read More »Baltimore bridge collapse sparks concerns over Philippine import price surge
The collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore, United States may lead to an increase in import prices for the Philippines, an economist warned. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said that the port congestion triggered by the bridge collapse in the US could disrupt global …
Read More »Chinese SCS moves destabilizing – Australia
AUSTRALIA on Wednesday criticized “destabilizing and coercive” actions in the South China Sea (SCS), including unsafe encounters at sea and in the air and the militarization of disputed features. Canberra said the pattern of “deeply concerning behavior” by China in the SCS “endangers the peace and security of the region, …
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