MANILA, Philippines – A local wine brand and its young COO was given top honors by the Asean Business Awards Philippines in celebration of local enterprises that have created a positive impact on the growth of the economy and elevated the country’s image in the …
Read MoreManila (dpa) – Philippines social media went into a frenzy Saturday over news that international celebrity chef and television host Anthony Bourdain is in Manila to savour the country’s eclectic cuisine. Bourdain arrived in the capital late Thursday, according to a source at the Ninoy …
Read MoreThe front-runner for the presidential race in the Philippines has admitted on national radio that he killed at least three men suspected of kidnapping and rape in his city, drawing condemnation from international rights groups who warned against an escalating “culture of impunity” in the …
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – The public listing of two companies Philstocks Financial Inc., and Pointwest Technologies Corp. will no longer push through this year as originally targeted. Philstocks has yet to fulfil a documentary requirement sought by the Philippine Stock Exchange while Pointwest has decided to …
Read MoreDOHA The Philippines Terrence Romeo was named the most spectacular player by the fans following a social media vote held on all FIBA 3×3 social media accounts during the FIBA Awards night last Thursday. The best 3×3 basketball players, organizers and personalities were given citations …
Read MoreTo the credit of President Aquino, his Cabinet and aides, the Philippines emerged from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, which was successfully held at the Philippine International Convention Center last Nov. 18, with flying colors. This was made possible by the tireless Foreign Secretary Albert …
Read MoreThe September stampede during the hajj in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,411 pilgrims, a new Associated Press count shows, three times the number of deaths acknowledged by the kingdom three months later. The AP figures establish the Sep 24 crush at Mina as the …
Read MoreThe Philippines’ police board has dismissed 21 officers for being “co-conspirators” in the country’s worst political massacre six years ago when the son of a politician and his bodyguards shot dead 58 people, including 32 journalists. The officers were dismissed for failing to stop the …
Read MoreThe provincial government here has yet to submit some requirements prior to the tranche-by-tranche disbursement of PHP800 million loan, an official of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) said. Although the state-owned bank approved the application on Oct. 12, 2015, the Samar provincial government …
Read MoreDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The September stampede during the hajj in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,411 pilgrims, a new Associated Press count shows, three times the number of deaths acknowledged by the kingdom three months later. The AP figures establish the September …
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its decision suspending the governor of Camarines Norte for one year for defying an order of the Civil Service Commission (CSC). The anti-graft agency said yesterday that Gov. Edgardo Tallado, formerly of the ruling Liberal …
Read MoreA witness in the 2008 murder of a General Santos broadcaster has expressed concern over his security after the Department of Justice (DOJ) terminated him from the Witness Protection Program (WPP). Bobby Flores, one of those who claimed to have seen how Insp. Redempto Acharon …
Read MoreIloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog on Thursday stressed that local authorities are winning the war against illegal drugs, making the Iloilo the third least drug-affected city in the country. Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the public hearing of the Senate Committees on …
Read MoreMidas Hotel and Casino officially embraced the season flourishing of joy and giving with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at the hotel’s designer lobby. The Midas holiday tree is bejeweled with brisk red and gold color accents of Christmas trinkets and ornaments that …
Read MoreA GrabTaxi driver who allegedly threatened a passenger’s life last month has been given a final chance to appear before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on its next hearing. This was decided after the driver, identified as Alfie Paloma, failed to show …
Read MoreWASHINGTON — San Bernardino, Calif., killers Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik began scheming to carry out a terrorist attack long before they were engaged or he moved her to the United States on a fiancee visa in July 2014, a widening and increasingly complex …
Read MoreA SELF-MADE tech billionaire was among those recognized as a 2015 The Outstanding Young Men (and Women) of the Philippines, described by its organizers as the most meaningful award since it honors not just talent but character as well. Nico Nix Jose Nolledo, chair of …
Read MoreRepresentatives from Costa Rica, Ethiopia, and the Philippines participate in a panel discussion during COP21 to discuss three steps to green finance: innovative international finance, national instruments, and bankable projects PARIS, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an intergovernmental organization …
Read MoreFilipino members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) will mark the 2nd anniversary of YSEALI on December 12 by celebrating youth empowerment in 20 cities across the Philippines. These YSEALI YOUnified events are aimed at encouraging youth to be civically engaged and to …
Read MoreThe Department of Health (DOH) decided to tap the new media to reach out to adolescents in Western Visayas with its Adolescent Health Connect (AHC), a local initiative developed by the Center for Health Development 6 (CHD 6). We want to connect to our young …
Read MoreThe prosecution will reportedly summon Korean reliever Oh Seung-hwan, 33, this week to question him for gambling overseas, overshadowing his bid to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). The news came on the heels of prosecutors’ questioning of Oh’s former Samsung Lions team-mate Lim Chang-yong, …
Read MoreBy Allen Tharp From start to finish, our schools, colleges, and universities have now become institutions of liberal, Marxist indoctrination. They are no longer legitimate educational institutions. Math and science have been replaced by government-directed social justice and social engineering, as the holy grail of …
Read MoreFort Worth site has its largest year ever, selling 18,800+ lots for US$264+ million in five auctions FORT WORTH, TX, Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, sold 3,650+ equipment items and trucks for US$43+ million …
Read More–UCB continues a tradition of presenting its latest epilepsy research findings to the American Epilepsy Society.–19 presentations, on diverse topics, reinforce how scientific research is underpinning UCB’s ongoing commitment to healthcare improvement for patients with epilepsy. BRUSSELS, Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — UCB is pleased …
Read MoreLeading dairy company recognised for its ongoing contribution to improving health and nutrition in Southeast Asia SINGAPORE, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s leading dairy companies, has taken home the prestigious PublicAffairsAsia’s Gold Standard Award for Corporate Citizenship for Regional Programme …
Read MoreThere is no purer sound than that of the all conquering choirboy band LIBERA. LONDON, Dec. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — You’ll never be lost if you believe….. LIBERA – ‘Santa Wil Find You’ – The new single released 20th November 2015. In excess of 16 …
Read MoreDUBLIN, Dec. 02, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4z9gbs/global_air) has announced the addition of the “Global Air Conditioning Market 2016-2020” report to their offering. Smart thermostats such as Nest and Ecobee3 have witnessed increased popularity in both residential and commercial markets. These thermostats …
Read MoreWhen Pope Francis first addressed Ugandans at State House Entebbe last Friday, he read his speech in English, which seemed to signal the ‘official language’ of his visit here. Soon, however, the white-robed pontiff started speaking through a man who some have likened to his …
Read MoreFollowing months of feverish build-up and heightened anticipation throughout the country – the much-hyped fight between Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda and Jason ‘Nugget’ Cooper is finally on. Ambunda, Namibia’s very own son of the soil and International Boxing Organisation (IBO) Super Bantamweight World champion will …
Read MoreWhen we say that the economic stagnation in this country has an international dimension to it, those who are satisfied with the status-quo shout us down. Thank God for Omoh Gabriel’s revelation in the Vanguard of November 16, 2015. According to Omoh: “The attempt to …
Read MoreThe Philippines’ attempt to negate China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea through arbitral proceeding “will lead to nothing”, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Tuesday. Hua made the comments after she was asked to response to media …
Read MoreSeven world leaders and major global economic groups are urging diplomats gathering in Paris to adopt a price on carbon dioxide emissions. The coalition said Monday that the controversial policy would give much-needed teeth to a United Nations-led climate change agreement, which nearly 200 countries …
Read MoreSocial networking technologies and mobile apps that allow young people to meet to engage in risky sexual practices are being cited as a key reason for an increase in HIV infections in the Asia Pacific region, with Bangkok, Jakarta and Hanoi hubs of new infections. …
Read MoreDUBLIN, November 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Dublin – Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xb4vsq/the_middle_east) has announced the addition of the “The Middle East and Africa Automotive Supplier Report ” report to their offering. Vehicle production is still nascent in the MEA region, and IHS estimates that …
Read MoreNow that we’ve seen the text of the TransPacific Partnership, aka Obamatrade, we can say it’s even worse than we imagined. President Obama and his willing dupes in Congress, including Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell, claim this is a “free-trade” deal. The truth is, it’s …
Read MoreOne factor contributing to low crop productivity in Zimbabwe is the agricultural ecological imbalance that current farming and social systems have brought about. What is produced on farms ends up in urban areas landfills, sewage ponds or water reservoirs as only chemical fertilisers are returned …
Read MoreDUBLIN, November 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8t9xc3/global) has announced the addition of the “Global Residential Stationary Generator Market 2015-2019” report to their offering. Following the increased use of smart equipment at home, continuous supply of electricity is the most important aspect …
Read MoreCONSUMER technology firm Xurpas Inc. has rolled out a new celebrity mobile game based on the brand equity of popstar princess Sarah Geronimo. The new mobile game – developed in partnership with celebrity mobile games company Xeleb Inc. – is called Sarah G Popsters. Sarah …
Read MoreGovernment is awash with idle funds with the P168.9 billion Malampaya royalties as the biggest which could bankroll the development and mass production of the Sustainable Alternative Light or SALt lamps, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto said. SALt lamps were developed by Aisa Mijeno, an …
Read More“Dear young people do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” Pope Francis tweeted in April 2013 and got over twenty thousand retweets almost instantly. While he may not be the first …
Read MoreTO host international events like the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders’ Meeting and CEO Summit requires meticulous planning, impeccable organization and painstaking attention to detail. The primary goal is to ensure the safety and comfort of all visiting head of states, top honchos …
Read MoreSOMETHING big was forming around 4,500 kilometers east-southeast of the Philippines. It was Nov. 2, 2013. Hundreds of kilometers off the Micronesian island of Pohnpei, warm and moist air had started rising from the warm ocean surface, creating a low-pressure area. Fueled by the heat …
Read MoreThe government is pulling out all the stops to help position the Philippines as one of the most favorable e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia, according to the Department of Trade and Industry. The trade agency thus lent its support to P-Commerce, the Pinoy e-commerce forum …
Read MoreTHE WORLD of yoga is changing. Communities all over the world have been growing, as the number of studios and teachers continues to rise. Through social media, yoga has become even more accessible. Practitioners have drawn inspiration and support from the demonstrations and interactions on …
Read MoreTHE BACK-TO-BACK summits of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec), which the Philippines hosted, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) did not tire President Aquino-he even seemed to have been energized by them. Although the two-day Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur ended past 8 …
Read MoreTHE WORLD is dismayed at the slow pace of justice in the Maguindanao massacre. Justice remains elusive, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (Ifex) said in a statement. Ifex is a Montreal-based network of 104 organizations campaigning for freedom of expression in 65 countries. In …
Read MoreIn 2016, it will be an interesting and exciting year for the media industry in the Philippines as the National Elections and ASEAN Integration take center stage in the country. Learn relevant media updates, trends, forecast, market research and data on media landscape in Media …
Read MoreManila (dpa) – Hundreds of journalists and rights activists took to the streets of Manila Monday demanding justice for 58 people killed six years ago at a political rally. The demonstrators lit candles and carried placards saying “never4get” and “justice for all victims!!” On November …
Read MoreThe Philippines’s cooperation with its neighbor economies in the Asia-Pacific region will bring direct and indirect benefits to the food and agriculture sector, according to Jollibee Foods Corp. Chairman Tony Tan Caktiong. Tan Caktiong, who also chaired the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2015 CEO Summit, …
Read MoreAn efficient justice system is indispensable in economic growth and human development. It’s good that the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Manila was over before the sixth anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre an egregious example of the weakness of Philippine justice …
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