Новости за 28.12.2022

The death toll increased to 25 three days after a harrowing Christmas weekend ravaged parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. But the state weather agency expects more rains coming with the threat coming from a low-pressure area (LPA), as well as the prevailing “amihan”, or northeast monsoon. Temperature dipped to ...

The Navotas City government announced on Wednesday, Dec. 28, that it has distributed livelihood packages to 80 city residents under the “Angat Kabuhayan” program of the NavotaAs Hanapbuhay Center. Among the beneficiaries were 30 senior citizens, 10 persons with disabilities (PWDs), 20 parents of child laborers, and 20 retired or ...

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now conducting an investigation into how a police sergeant tagged in the P6.7 billion shabu bust in Manila two months ago was able to return to its drug enforcement unit. This, amid rumors that a ranking police official was the one who requested that ...

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Wednesday that China is ready to extend assistance to the country Filipinos in Mindanao are bearing the brunt of recent flash flood. In a statement, Huang said he sympathizes to the victims in the southern Philippine region as the tragedy, which left ...

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is actively encouraging all banks to promote and communicate National Banking Week on Jan. 1 to 7, 2023 to the general public, especially its message on cybersecurity. In a circular letter released on Wednesday, Dec. 28, BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla said the central ...

Ever since inactive British actress Katy Louise Saunders, 38, was revealed to be Korean actor Song Joong-ki’s girlfriend, she has been hounded by various posts by netizens including that she is a single mom. On Dec. 26, Song Joong-ki, 37, confirmed that he is in a relationship through his agency, ...

The Philippine economy is projected to weaken in 2023 with gross domestic product (GDP) decelerating to 4.5 to 5.5 percent as the global economic environment deteriorates, a government think tank said. A study published by Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), authors Senior Research Fellow Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, Supervising Research Specialist ...

Caritas Manila FB The Caritas Manila is appealing for donations to help those affected by the recent flooding in Misamis Occidental. “Caritas Manila calls for donations to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance to our brothers and sisters in Misamis Occidental who were affected by the flooding,” posted the social service ...

CAMP Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Police Regional Office 2 chief Brig. Gen. Percival Rumbaoa has warned citizens and police in Cagayan Valley against the indiscriminate firing of guns and use of illegal firecrackers to celebrate the New Year. RUMBAOA (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo) During the accounting and consolidation ...

A "highly motivated" Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic's much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as "good for tennis" Wednesday, Dec. 28, while brushing off suggestions this may be his last tilt at the season-opening Grand Slam.

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – About 400 children from this province received a simple but adorable teddy bear under a project spearheaded by a popular mall here in cooperation with the Quezon Tri-Media Group (QTMG). SM City-Lucena employees headed by Assistant Manager Russel Alegre and QTMG president Danny Ordoñez pose with ...

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed optimism that local economic growth in 2023 could hit between 6.5 to 7.5 percent despite gloomy forecasts by analysts about world economic recession next year. At the same time, FFCCCII members expect the visit to China by ...

The local stock market had a tentative day on Dec. 28, ending flat at 6,566.54 or just up 1.64 points or 0.02 percent with investors keeping their cash ahead of the long holiday weekend. The All Shares index, meantime, closed 7.91 points or 0.23 percent higher at 3,449.33. The Industrial ...

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported an all-time high business name (BN) registration in 2022 at 932,097, surpassing the previous record at 916,164 in 2020. According to the DTI, there were 827,491 new BNs registered this year accounting for 88.8 percent of overall registrations. Meanwhile, the remaining 104,606 ...

CEBU CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. lauded the creation of a task force to combat illegal drug activities in the island of Cebu. GOV. Gwen Garcia (left) was cited by DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. for creating a task force against illegal drugs in Cebu. ...

Aboitiz-owned Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) said on Wednesday, Dec. 28 that it is targeting to offer up to P12 billion for its stock rights offering. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), UnionBank updated the Oct. 28 decision of its Board of Directors’ approval for its ...

IMUS CITY, Cavite – Authorities confiscated banned firecrackers from a store in Barangay Malagasang II-A here on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Cavite Provincial Field Unit (PFU) set up an operation to catch a store helper who allegedly sells prohibited firecrackers. During the ...

Traveling during the holidays is now much easier and free of restrictions, but that doesn’t mean you should take the safety of your family for granted. Here are some tips to stay safe during the holidays.

The market preference for the central bank’s 7-day term deposit facility (TDF) was evident during the auction on Wednesday, Dec. 28, with mix results in favor of the shorter tenor, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Francisco G. Dakila Jr. Dakila commented that banks are also holding ...

NBP The common-law wife of a person deprived of liberty (PDL) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City was arrested after she allegedly attempted to sneak in what was suspected to be illegal drugs when she was allowed a “stay-in conjugal” visit last Dec. 23. The Bureau of ...

Korean actor and model Ye Hak-young passed away on Christmas Eve. He was 39. According to Korean media, Ye Hak-young died on the morning of Dec. 24 and the cause of death was unknown. Korean actor and model Ye Hak-young (Instagram) His wake was held at the Hallym University Sacred ...

The chairman of the House Committee on Transportation is prodding transportation authorities to answer the complaints of motorcycle taxi users who fell victims to “overcharging” and even resorted to illegal “habal-habal” for their commute. Antipolo 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop (Facebook) This, after transportation network company (TNC) riders had turned ...

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos says a major announcement on the war against drugs will be made next week. (FB) CEBU CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) will make a big announcement in the campaign against illegal drugs next week. ...

By Carissa Alcantara Fans are mourning in the new year over the demise of some celebrities in 2022. From local artists to the international scene, here we bid farewell to these talented personalities who are no longer with us. We remember notable figures who passed on this year: Sylvia La ...

Aboitiz-controlled Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is preparing to relaunch its data science program called the XCELLERATOR next year, part of its “Tech-up Pilipinas” advocacy for the youth, professionals and especially bankers. In a statement on Wednesday, Dec. 28, UnionBank said its AI and Innovation Center of Excellence or ...