INVESTOPEDIA defines a green bond as a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects. Investopedia explains …
Deaths due to ‘Karding’ climb to 12; 6 missing
THE number of fatalities due to Super Typhoon Karding (Noru) has further increased to 12, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said …
Marcos US trip could yield nearly $4B worth of investments
THE Philippines could get close to $4 billion worth of investments in various sectors following the working visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos in the …
Poll watchdogs lament looming barangay, SK elections postponement
POLL watchdogs were up in arms over the looming postponement of the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).In separate interviews, the National Movement …
Special vaccination week sees less than 6% achievement
FOUR days into the six-day special vaccination week, the Department of Health (DOH) has reached only close to six percent of its almost two million …
NCR positivity rate climbs to 18.9%
WITH Metro Manila currently under “moderate” risk classification, its positivity rate for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues to increase and is now inching closer to 20 …
Marcos commits support initiatives to strengthen SSS
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. committed on Friday, September 30, 2022, to support initiatives that will further improve the efficiency and productivity of the Social …
Globe to block messages with clickable links
TELCO giant Globe has started the temporary blocking of all text messages that contain clickable Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) and website links in a bid …
‘Berlin’ starts production
“THERE are only 10 things that can turn a terrible day into a wonderful one. The first is love. And the truth, that wasn’t the …
House approves P5.268-trillion budget for 2023
THE House of Representatives approved on third and final reading Wednesday night, September 28, 2022, the P5.268 trillion proposed national budget for 2023.The approval of …
Aboitiz executives trade roles in UBP, AEV
AS THE Aboitiz Group swiftly adapts to change, as part of its “great transformation” into becoming the Philippines’ first techglomerate, seamless and synergetic adjustments in …
Senate ratifies bicameral version of SIM Registration Bill
THE Senate of the Philippines has ratified the bicameral version of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Bill, Senator Grace Poe said on Wednesday, September …
CA approves appointment of tourism chief Frasco
THE Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved the appointment of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.In a hearing with the CA committee …
‘Karding’ death toll rises to 10
THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, recorded one more death related to the onslaught of Super Typhoon …
Marcos graces New Clark Airport Terminal grand opening
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. graced the grand opening of a new terminal building of the Clark International Airport in Mabalacat City in Pampanga on …
Senate approves Walkable and Bikeable Communities Act
THE Senate passed on third and final reading a measure seeking to provide safe and convenient pathways for pedestrians, bikers, and non-motorized vehicles.With 21 affirmative …
Senate approves SIM Card Registration Act
THE Senate of the Philippines approved on third and final reading the bill requiring the registration of mobile Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card.The Senate unanimously …
Senate approves on final reading bill postponing barangay, SK polls
THE Senate of the Philippines approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to reschedule the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from December …
Octa: Cebu, Metro Cebu Covid-19 indicators ‘low’
CEBU and Metro Cebu, which includes the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu, were at low risk for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) transmission, said the Octa …
American arrested at Manila airport over P20-M cocaine
AUTHORITIES arrested on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, an arriving American national for possession of nearly P20 million worth of cocaine placed inside his suitcase.Operatives of …