Photo of a “shrilling chicken” plastic toy (Release/EcoWaste Coalition)  MANILA, Philippines — The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an “endocrine disrupting chemical.” The “shrilling chicken” plastic toy is reportedly being …

At a Glance The rehabilitation project of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will address its longstanding issues such as inadequate terminal capacity and restricted aircraft movement, the National Economic and Development Authority said. The P170.6 billion project will cover all facilities of the airport, including its runways, its four …

An economist stated that aside from the economic restrictions imposed by the Constitution, issues in education and infrastructure also deter foreign investors from entering the country. Bank of the Philippine Islands Lead Economist Emilio Neri, during a webinar at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, said that there should be …

Denies final appeal by gov’t agencies for exploration deal The Supreme Court has affirmed with finality its January 10, 2023 decision on the unconstitutionality of a tripartite partnership with Chinese and Vietnamese state-owned firms to explore a portion of the West Philippine Sea for oil and gas. In a resolution …

President Marcos wants government agencies to track the movement of illegal firearms in Mindanao with the goal of making the region peaceful, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz said Friday.  The President also told the country’s troops in the region to lead as “peacemakers” as he outlined a …

Annie Ramirez the athlete and business owner.  Renowned Asian Games jiu-jitsu gold medalist Annie Ramirez is embarking on a new chapter, one that involves not coaching fellow athletes, but rather brewing passion and crafting a unique lifestyle. Her latest venture, Ark Café, officially opened a day after she received a …

Cochi elevates the dining experience while keeping it fun and celebratory With the fabled cochinillo at Cochi  Born out of his oven and kitchen adventures during the pandemic, Marvin Agustin has created Cochi, a restaurant that highlights Filipino-Spanish dishes in a manner that elevates the dining experience while keeping it …

Teks, small collectible cards that you can play with, were once a significant part of Filipino childhood. (Facebook / Project Teks)  Tsub, tsa, tagilid, akin—are words spoken by a generation of Filipino children at some point in their lives. In that one line, some readers may have already dusted off …

Vicky Luis encourages investors to take advantage of the program for the various opportunities GVC offers  Golden Visa Centrale (GVC), a leading consultancy in residency by investment, unveils a tailored Greek Golden Visa program for Filipino investors. Vicky Luis, president and founder of GVC, emphasized the increasing appeal of residency-by-investment …

Reigning MVP Angel Cansino (right) paced La Salle with 14 points./UAAP Media Bureau  MANILA, Philippines — The DLSU Lady Spikers had the perfect start to their title retention bid in UAAP Season 86 after a quick win over the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-16, 26-16, 25-18, in their opening game at …