Day: May 12, 2025

Zhejiang: The Philippines achieved a notable feat at the Asian Weightlifting Championships held at the Husnan Sports Park in Zhejiang, China, by clinching seven silver and seven bronze medals. Elreen Ann Ando, a weightlifter from Cebu who has represented the Philippines in the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics, excelled in the women’s 64kg category. She earned three silver medals by lifting a total of 232kg, divided into 102kg for the snatch and 130kg for the clean and jerk. According to Philippines News Agency, the gold medals in this category were secured by China’s Li Shuang, who lifted 105kg in

Manila: The Philippines has 185 projects worth PHP2.90 trillion currently in the pipeline to be undertaken by the government and the private sector, latest data from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center showed. Of the total number, 122 projects worth PHP2.74 trillion will be implemented by the national government, while the remaining 63 projects, amounting to PHP159 billion, will be implemented by local government units. According to Philippines News Agency, majority of these projects will be located in the National Capital Region, Region III (Central Luzon), Region IV-A (Calabarzon), Region I (Ilocos Region), and Region II (Cagayan Valley). PPP Center data

Malabon City: Elderly citizens showed commitment to upholding the country’s democracy as they were among the first to exercise their right to suffrage in Monday’s midterm elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has designated early voting hours for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. for them to avoid long queues in exercising their constitutional right during the regular voting hours until 7 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, widow Eva Alejo, 63, was among the first in her family to vote at their polling precinct at Muzon Elementary School, in Barangay Muzon,

Manila: Local oil industry player Seaoil has offered a discount on fuel prices to motorists this midterm election day. On Monday, Seaoil is offering a Special Voter’s Day Discount Promo at selected Seaoil stations. The list of participating stations can be found at this link: bit.ly/InkForFuel25. The oil firm is giving a PHP4 per liter discount on gasoline prices, and a PHP2 per liter discount for diesel. According to Philippines News Agency, oil companies will slash fuel prices starting May 13. Seaoil and Shell announced they would decrease gasoline prices by 30 centavos per liter, 90 centavos per liter on

Manila: A technology partner with a heart. This was the goal of REVLV SOLUTIONS chief executive officer, Ryan Labrador, when he and his partners decided to launch their technology company in 2014. They aimed to distinguish themselves in a crowded market by adopting a “heart and substance” mantra, emphasizing strong ethics and genuine innovation. According to Philippines News Agency, REVLV’s tech offerings are based on three strategic pillars: Turnkey Software Solutions, Network and Communications Engineering Solutions-including Starlink Satellite Internet-and Comprehensive Managed ICT and CyberSecurity Solutions. These pillars are designed to transform operations, connect the unconnected, and protect digital assets, respectively.