ECONOMIC BRIEFING. Speaker Martin Romualdez (second from left) briefs Mission Members from the International Monetary Fund on the ecomomic reforms being implemented by the government. Flanking him are Rep. Stella Quimbo and House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, while the IMF was represented by Mission Chief Jay Peiris; Resident Representative Ragnar …
Read More »Mindanao-based educators denounce DepEd’s alleged illegal sale, procurement of laptops
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Educators belonging to a Mindanao-based group have denounced the alleged illegal sale of laptops, which were reportedly procured by the Department of Education (DepEd) in retail stores and on Facebook. Apart from violating the public trust, the Media Educators of Mindanao (MEM) also stressed that …
Read More »Hypertension cases decline among Filipinos, study shows
The prevalence of hypertension among Filipino adults aged 20 years old and above has significantly declined from 2018 to 2019, a study by the Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) showed. (Unsplash) DOST-FNRI said that this is despite the increase in the prevalence of hypertension among …
Read More »Oil prices to go higher to P1.40/l by next week
The country’s oil firms will likely raise pump prices by as much as P1.40 per liter on Tuesday to reflect the movement of prices in the world market, an industry source said Friday. The source said the indicative movement on fuel prices next week was computed based on the first …
Read More »Zelenskyy arrives in Rome for talks with Pope Francis, Italy’s PM and president
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome on Saturday for talks with Italian officials and Pope Francis, who has said the Vatican has launched a behind-the-scenes initiative to try to end the war launched last year by Russia. The pontiff, who makes pleas on behalf of Ukraine’s ‘martyred’ people, last …
Read More »After month-long siege, Russia retreats from Bakhmut amid Ukrainian counteroffensive
The setback for Russia, which follows similar reports of Ukrainian advances south of the city, suggests a co-ordinated push by Kyiv to encircle Russian forces in Bakhmut, Moscow’s main objective for months during the war’s bloodiest fighting. Head of Russia’s Wagner private army described situation in the city as a …
Read More »Gilas mauls Singapore, secures semis seat
PHNOM PENH – Gilas Pilipinas trounced Singapore 105-45 on Saturday and clinched a semifinals berth in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games basketball tournament at the Morodok Techo Elephant Hall 2. Marcio Lassiter had 16 points on 4-of-7 shooting from threes as Gilas ended the elimination round with a 2-1 win-loss …
Read More »As Liberals’ grocery rebate bill becomes law, one-time payments will land this summer
The Department of Finance says the grocery rebate the Liberals promised in this year’s federal budget will be extended to eligible Canadians on July 5. Enshrines $2B top-up to federal health transfer to reduce backlogs and wait times. The Department of Finance says the grocery rebate the Liberals promised in …
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Read More »People …are talking about Pia Wurtzbach
The beauty queen is known for delighting fans with quirky videos with her fiancee, Jeremy Jauncey. Yet this time, she surprised everyone when she posted they finally tied the knot. The wedding was private and serene, allowing the couple to bask in the moment and revel in each other’s presence. …
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