The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has introduced a program that would directly link onion farmers, and possibly rice farmers, to institutional buyers and loan assistance to farmers as one of measures to stabilize prices of basic goods in the country. Dubbed “Farmer Retail Market” (FRM) program, DTI Undersecretary …
Read More »Russia claims it thwarted Ukrainian attacks. Is the counteroffensive underway?
Russian officials said their forces thwarted large Ukrainian attacks in two provinces of Ukraine illegally annexed by Moscow. Ukraine did not confirm the attacks, making it unclear whether they marked the start of an anticipated counteroffensive. Russian propagandists will spread false info about the counteroffensive, Ukraine says without confirming one. …
Read More »U.S. military releases video showing close call in Taiwan Strait with Chinese destroyer
The United States military has released video of what it called an “unsafe” Chinese manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait on the weekend, in which a Chinese navy ship cut sharply across the path of an American destroyer, forcing the U.S. vessel to slow to avoid a collision. U.S. destroyer, Canadian …
Read More »Entertainment industry struggles with 215 bn piracy site visits
CANNES, France: Anti-piracy authorities say they have cracked down on illegal streaming of films and TV programmes, but data suggests the practice is booming, reaching 215 billion illegal site visits last year. That figure from Britain-based MUSO, which claims the most comprehensive data on piracy websites, shows an 18-percent increase between …
Read More »Latest ‘Spider-Man’ spins silver screen gold
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Sony’s newest chapter in the webslinger series, soared to North American box office domination in its weekend debut, Sunday estimates showed, cementing the resilience of one of Hollywood’s biggest superhero juggernauts. The animated offering featuring the voices of Shameik Moore, Haille Steinfeld, and Issa Rae netted …
Read More »Swimmer Alegarbes bags gold in Asean Para Games
Philippine flag bearer and swimmer Ariel Joseph Alegarbes reigned supreme in the 12th ASEAN Para Games men’s 50m butterfly S14 event with a time of 26.69 seconds at the Morodok Aquatic Center on Monday, June 5. Joseph Alegarbes PSC PHOTO Bryan Kai of Malaysia finished second to Alegarbes with a …
Read More »Scores detained in Hong Kong as Beijing cracks down on Tiananmen massacre anniversary
Restrictions in Hong Kong have stifled what were once the largest vigils marking the anniversary of the bloody crackdown by Chinese troops on pro-democracy demonstrators. Activists say Hong Kong police enacting broader campaign by China to suppress critics. Hong Kong police searched and detained scores of people on Sunday, including …
Read More »June Mar eyes return for SMB in PBA On Tour
If things go as planned, six-time league Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo could see action on June 28 when San Miguel Beer takes on NLEX in their PBA On Tour game at Ynares Center in Pasig City. SMB team therapist Edward Bacason said Fajardo has been doing his knee …
Read More »Israel’s first hotel
We rave so much about our Grand Old Dame, the historic Manila Hotel, because it is the first luxury class hotel in the country and its interiors easily speak of elegance and class. It has become the favorite venue for grand and elaborate celebrations simply because its ambience gives guests …
Read More »Why Filipinas are beautiful
English poet John Keats eloquently expressed the timeless concept that “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” He further describes how its delightful qualities continue to grow, never fading away but rather perpetually bringing happiness and pleasure. These famous lines from “Endymion” have been quoted numerous times, taking on …
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