Category: General

Manila: The Philippines is set to advocate for increased inclusion of women in climate action efforts at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced this initiative following the adoption of the Pasay Declaration at the recent 2024 International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS). According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Manalo emphasized the significance of the Pasay Declaration, expressing hope that it will guide policy reforms and promote accountability in advancing gender-responsive peace and security frameworks. He stated, “As a nation, we intend to carry forward

Cagayan de oro city: A family of five in Northern Mindanao require a monthly income of PHP9,676 to cover essential food needs, according to a 2023 report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released Wednesday. In a statement Thursday, PSA-10 (Northern Mindanao) Chief Statistical Analyst Sarah Balagbis said the latest threshold reflects a 15.4% increase from 2021, when the region’s average was estimated at PHP8,385. According to Philippines News Agency, Northern Mindanao’s food threshold was higher than the estimated national food threshold of PHP9,581. Among regional areas, Cagayan de Oro City posted the highest monthly food threshold at PHP10,068, while

BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 (Caraga) will deploy 1,081 police officers across the region to ensure public safety during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, also known as ‘Undas.’ In a statement Wednesday, PRO-13 identified priority areas as cemeteries, memorial parks, churches, public terminals, ports, and other high-traffic locations. Operational guidelines have been provided to all provincial police offices, the Butuan City Police Office, and mobile forces, outlining specific law enforcement measures for the holiday period, it added. ‘PRO-13 has also established additional security measures to thwart any criminal acts by lawless elements,’ Brig. Gen. Alan

Manila: Late-day buying saved the local index from shedding, while the peso remained flat during Wednesday’s trade. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) increased by 0.56 percent to 7,280.24, with All Shares improving by 0.48 percent to 3.996.58 points. Except for Holding Firms, which declined by 0.10 percent to 6,127.13, and the Property counter, which closed flat at 2,791.76, all indices closed with gains. Leading those in the green territory were Financials, with shares rising 1.09 percent to 2,396.74; Industrial, up by 0.79 percent to 9,930.87; Services, up by 0.63 percent to 2,225.78; and Mining and Oil, up by 0.21

Manila: Senators on Wednesday renewed calls for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) funds to remain in the health care system, after the issuance of a temporary restraining order against the transfer of excess funds to the National Treasury. In a media forum, Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito commended the Supreme Court for issuing the TRO, saying he strongly believes that health care funds must be used directly for the benefit of PhilHealth members. “This TRO is a critical step forward, but we cannot stop here. I urge our counterparts in the House of Representatives to prioritize and pass their version