With almost all COVID-19-related travel restrictions lifted, it's expected that the pent-up desire to get away will result in even higher numbers of Canadians travelling by air over the coming months. Pent-up desire for travel expected to bring high volume of Canadian passengers Remember the images of travel from last …
Read More »Jake Cuenca, Sue Ramirez down for some serious comedy
The pair portray two undercover police officers TV5’s newest program Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills features actors Jake Cuenca and Sue Ramirez in the lead roles. The show is a comedy that promises to deliver relentless laughter to its viewers. The comedic chemistry between Cuenca and Ramirez is highly …
Read More »President Marcos’ working visit to US yields optimum results
During his meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the White House last week, President Joe Biden observed that there is a “strong partnership” between the United States and the Philippines, noting, too, the “deep friendship, one that has been enriched by millions of Filipino-Americans and the communities all …
Read More »Corruption common thread in crypto scams, human trafficking
Photo Credit: theguardian.com THE Philippine National Police (PNP) announced last week that it had busted a large-scale crypto scam operation based in the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. About a thousand people of various nationalities who were forced to work as cyber scammers were rescued. The discovery of the crypto …
Read More »MIF now a priority admin bill
Image Credit: Migrante International Senate commits to pass the measure before June sine die break President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared the Maharlika Investment Fund bill as one of 11 priority administration measures, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday. This was also confirmed by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri who …
Read More »Mr. Marcos off to Indonesia tomorrow for 3-day ASEAN Summit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will go to Indonesia for the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Tuesday, May 9. The President has just completed his working visit to the United States and attended the coronation of King Charles III in London. He will be in Labuan Bajo, …
Read More »Jobless rate dips further to 4.7% in March
At a Glance Unemployment rate drops to 4.7 percent in March from 5.8 percent a year earlier. Month-on-month, it also falls from 4.8 percent in February. A total of 48.58 million individuals were estimated to be employed in March. Labor force participation rate also increases to 66 percent, from 65.4 …
Read More »Faster Marawi rehab completion vowed
Marawi City/Philippine Information Agency The member-agencies of Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) have committed to expedite the completion of all ongoing initiatives in Marawi City during their interagency meeting in Cagayan de Oro City. On May 5, the representatives from the TFBM’s implementing bodies, including the Department of National Defense, Department …
Read More »Coast Guard: Capsized dredger sinks, spills oil off Bataan waters
ANOTHER OIL SPILL. A photo of the capsized MV Hong Hai 189 which has sunk in waters off Bataan. The Philippine Coast Guard said the vessel released about 30 to 50 liters of oil and other mixed substances. PCG Facebook page The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday that the …
Read More »Bill prohibiting ‘no permit, no exam’ policy hurdles House
File photo MANILA – With an overwhelming 259 votes, the House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a bill that seeks to impose sanctions on private elementary and high school educational institutions that will bar learners from taking scheduled periodic examinations due to unsettled financial obligations. Once enacted into …
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