Day: September 8, 2025

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and several lawmakers of the House of Representatives have vehemently denied the allegations made by contractors Pacifico Discaya and Cezarah Discaya during a Senate hearing on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez issued a strong statement rejecting the claims made in the Discaya couple’s affidavit, which suggested that his name was used for obtaining commissions. He labeled these accusations as false and malicious, emphasizing that Congress only has the authority to approve the budget, with no involvement in fund releases or project implementations by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Romualdez warned

Manila: Renewed selling pressures because of developments both in the domestic economy and overseas resulted in the negative close of the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Monday, but the peso gained against the greenback. According to Philippines News Agency, the local bourse’s main index shed 0.77 percent to 6,101.86 points, and the broader All Shares by 0.27 percent to 3,682.78 points. Most of the sectoral counters tracked the PSEi, led by the Financials, which fell 1.28 percent. It was trailed by the Holding Firms, 1.26 percent; Services, 1 percent; and Property, 0.08 percent. On the other hand, Industrial rose

Manila: A Kyoto University research group has developed a new type of protein that marks out cancer cells for easier removal. Every day, more than 10 billion cells in the human body fulfill their role and die, and are eaten and removed by immune cells called macrophages. When the unnecessary cells accumulate instead of dying, due to aging and other factors, this leads to various health issues such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. According to Philippines News Agency, the research group developed Crunch, short for Connector for Removal of Unwanted Cell Habitat, a protein that binds to unwanted cells to

Baguio: A giant pasta centerpiece, featuring 16 unique flavors and nearly 2,400 kilos of pasta, will be the star of this year’s Hotel and Restaurant Tourism (HRT) Month celebration, as the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) aims to boost the city’s appeal as a culinary and tourism hub. According to Philippines News Agency, the event, set on Oct. 2 at the SM City Baguio Atrium, is part of the 18th HRT Month and the 16th National Food Showdown. It will gather hotels and restaurants in Baguio to offer locals and visitors both a visual and gastronomic experience. This

Bacolod: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Negros Occidental is collaborating with local government units, national government agencies, and the private sector to celebrate Negrense creativity through a series of activities marking the Philippine Creative Industries Month this September. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI-Negros Occidental Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal stated that the month-long observance is not just a celebration, but also a movement that honors the Negrense identity and drives progress for the communities. She emphasized the pride in Negros Occidental’s rich cultural heritage and creative expressions, which range from traditional crafts and folk performances to digital arts,