Новости за 18.03.2022

ILOILO CITY – The city government of Iloilo and the provincial government of Iloilo are eyeing to implement the four-day work week as suggested by Secretary Karl Chua Karl Chua to cushion the impact of the seemingly ever increasing prices of fuels.

A total of 3,593 students from private schools in Pasay City, who qualified as “Travel Scholars”, received financial assistance amounting to P4,000 each.

By Terence L. Ranis

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, March 17, allegedly for molesting a seven-year-old boy behind a mall on C. M. Recto Avenue in Manila.

The suspect was identified as Ivan (surname withheld), former tricycle driver, a resident of Baseco Compound in Binondo, police said.

Based on the initial report of Manila Police District (MPD), operatives of the Moriones Police Station apprehended the suspect after the video showing him molesting a minor went viral on social media. Читать дальше...

The number of jobless Filipinos fell to 2.93 million in January this year despite stricter quarantine restrictions, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed on Friday, March 18.

Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) are set to provide legal, technical and financial assistance to indigenous people (IP) in establishing cooperatives.

In a statement, the IBP said it signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) last Wednesday, March 16, with the CDA and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).

“The IBP and CDA will provide legal, technical, and financial... Читать дальше...

A fire hit a residential area in Taguig before midnight on March 17, razing 70 houses and affecting about 300 families.

Herlene Budol

Julia Barretto took a trip down memory lane when she was still in high school during a recent media conference for her latest project under VivaMax.

“Fortuately, I didn’t have any bad experience in high school. I think nung first year, second year, nag-pi-physical school ako, I was a volleyball player, so I was also an athlete. I think everybody knew that I was a volleyball player at that time. And fortunately, no experience of being bullied in school, only in real life (laughs). Читать дальше...

Janine Gutierrez and Paulo Avelino

Actors Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez got real about the status of their relationship.

During a Zoom for Ogie Alcasid’s series of concerts dubbed “OA Sa Love In The USA” in California later this month and in April, Janine was asked about her working relationship with Paulo. She said: I enjoy working with Pau and I think marami pa kaming magagawa together. So I’m looking forward to it.”

On the other hand, Paulo said he’s hopeful... Читать дальше...

In an environment of stiff competition and uncertainty with online hacking and account incursions occurring, the monetary regulators have time and again reminded banks and financial institutions about vigilance and “KYC” (know your customer) compliance.

Catholic bishops in the country are set to join Pope Francis in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25, 2022, even as churches nationwide have been implored to allocate collections on Sunday, March 20, 2022, to victims of the war in Ukraine.

Try these healthy oatmeal-based recipes

Many people think oatmeal can only be eaten when it’s plain or mixed with milk or warm water. But think again. Oats are a very versatile ingredient you can use in any dish from morning to night.

For over 140 years, Quaker has been filling homes with great-tasting oats, which help provide one’s body the right amount of nutrients one needs. Quaker Rolled Oats contain up to seven times more fiber to support digestion, 1.7x more protein for muscle growth and maintenance... Читать дальше...

Nespresso expands its World Explorations range with the addition of a new and limited edition espresso coffee, the Miami Espresso

Foodies are sure to love this cool and overloaded Oreo experience as well as this crispy-creamy goodness

Lyger Coffee launches first crystallized coffee in Philippine market

Just because your coffee was mixed and stirred into hot or cold water, it doesn’t make it cheap instant coffee. Crystallized coffee, as opposed to powdered, prioritizes quality. Through a freeze-drying method that conserves natural flavors and aromas, crystallized coffee easily dissolves in hot and cold liquids. It has better taste due to the preserving process, while instant coffee powder tastes more burnt.

Shopee wraps up a successful first 3.15 Consumer Day

Shopee concluded 3.15 Consumer Day, its first mega sale of the year. More people were able to shop and reward themselves with Shopee, with 5 times more items bought in the first 2 hours of 15 March compared to an average day. 36 million Shopee vouchers were claimed on 15 March, as users saved more on everything they needed.

With more users celebrating at 3.15, brands and sellers were able to easily connect with and engage them. Читать дальше...

A family in crisis recovers by dint of hard work, prayers, and a new food business

Miss Eco International 2022 Kathleen Paton (Facebook)

Miss Philippines Kathlen Paton was crowned Miss Eco International 2022 during a pageant held in Egypt on March 17 (March 18, Manila time).

Paton is the second Filipina to win the environment-driven pageant.

Other winners were: Belgium, 1st runner-up; USA, 2nd runner-up; Spain, 3rd runner-up; and Malaysia, 4th runner-up.

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Paton, 24, is an Australian-Filipino model. The 5’8 stunner won Miss Manila in 2018. Читать дальше...

LG Underscores the Importance of Dedicated Gaming Monitors (3)

As gaming becomes more popular and mainstream, the need for every advantage becomes crucial. Dedicated gaming accessories, such as keyboards, mouse, and even chairs have become hot commodities in the industry. One of the most important, albeit neglected upgrades for gamers is a gaming monitor. To the untrained eye, it would seem that there is no difference between a dedicated gaming monitor versus a standard one, but they are leagues apart... Читать дальше...

‘Empowering Pinays to drive economic growth’

During the Women and Tech: Inclusion and Empowerment Webinar hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), women leaders of open finance champion UBX, AI-powered finance platform Bixie, and humanitarian agency Catholic Relief Services (CRS) urged both the public and private sectors to empower women by including them in the country’s financial systems, as they are key to unlocking the growth potential of the economy. Читать дальше...

There was a time when Nik Makino’s rep (reputation) preceded his rap. That was when he got into trouble for the controversial lyrics of his mega-hit ‘Neneng B’ and then a music producer from Europe raised an issue against him.

The partnership between Grab and Starbucks involves six markets across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines