NEDA hopeful on PH’s economic growth expansion in 2024
April 24, 2024
It aims to put international wholesale date buyers in contact with sellers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, allowing their dates to reach regional and international markets. “We are proud to launch eZad, a unique and innovative platform that brings together date buyers and sellers from around the world. It is the easiest and […]
The special polls for the 7th congressional district of the province of Cavite will depend on the fate of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) set for Dec. 5 this year, an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. Comelec acting spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said they are looking at two scenarios on the holding of the special polls. “If the BSKE will push through in December, we will set it (special polls) on March 25, 2023. If a law was passed postponing the village and youth polls, we are looking into the possibility of
Another Japanese squad has tapped a Filipino player to reinforce them. The Kagawa Five Arrows of the B2 League, the second division of the B.League, agreed in terms with Roosevelt Adams to become its Asian Player Quota signing. Kagawa made the signing official on Wednesday. Adams, who first played professional basketball for Terrafirma, became the sixth former Philippine Basketball Association player who moved to either of Japan’s top two flights, joining Matthew Wright, Kiefer Ravena, Greg Slaughter, Jay Washington, and Ray-Ray Parks. “I want to thank the Kagawa Five Arrows for this great opportunity! I also
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday advised the agency’s personnel to be more vigilant against unscrupulous individuals taking advantage of government programs and services intended for supposed beneficiaries. This, after a man was arrested in an entrapment on Sept. 16 for allegedly using a fake ID and submitting falsified documents in availing of medical assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). The suspect Jeremiah Sarment, who is now under police custody, used different names and identification cards to claim medical assistance which is supported by several medical papers from
Digital transformation would allow all nations to keep abreast of a changing world, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday (Manila time). Marcos issued the statement during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, as he lamented that many nations still “barely understand” the use and advantage of digital technologies. Marcos pitched for the rapid adoption of digital innovations to enable all countries to keep up. “The development of advanced technologies is rapidly transforming human life and experience. We still barely understand how these transformations are unfolding and where
Two former members and 15 sympathizers of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have withdrawn their support from the communist terrorist organization in the region. In his report on Wednesday, Brig. Gen. Cesar R. Pasiwen, director of the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3), said the two former rebels were identified as “Ka Bart,” a member of Arcadio Peralta Command, and alias “Ka Romy,” a former regular member of the CPP- NPA. Pasiwen said Ka Bart also yielded one hand grenade when he surrendered in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija while Ka Romy turned in one
