President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal urging the nation to embrace his ideals and continue his work toward a just and progressive society as the country commemorates the 128th anniversary of his martyrdom on Monday. Marcos, in his Rizal Day message, said the…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Monday that the shear line and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring moderate to heavy rainfall in various regions across the country. In its latest advisory, the state weather bureau warned that the provinces of Cagayan, Apayao, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Palawan,…
Luigi Trillo’s New Year’s wish for Meralco is simple: To have a healthy Bolts resume their campaign in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. As it is, the team has yet to have a complete roster since the start of Season 49, a factor that led to its early exit in the Governors’ Cup playoffs, and obviously…
The Philippine men’s national football team guns for a golden opportunity to enter the finals of the ASEAN Championship Mitsubishi Electric Cup for the first time when it meets Thailand again in their two-leg semifinal duel at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Monday night. Match time is 9:00 p.m. (Philippine time). The Philippines gained a…
A passenger jet carrying 181 people belly-landed and exploded at an airport in South Korea’s southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, killing 179 with two others having been rescued, authorities said. The accident happened at around 9:00 a.m. when the Jeju Air plane, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, veered off the runway while…
Vietnam has recorded a historic low birth rate in 2024, with the total fertility rate (TFR) dropping to just 1.91 children per woman, marking the third consecutive year below replacement level. This was revealed on Friday at the 2024 National Population Conference, where officials expressed growing concern over the nation’s demographic challenges. The decline in…
TELUS Digital Philippines is setting a new standard for leadership development for its team members. The company believes that thriving next-gen leaders need a unique blend of skills, from strategic leadership and team building to stakeholder management and driving innovation. These competencies are fostered through a multifaceted approach combining targeted training, mentorship opportunities and a…
If there were a year when the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) accomplished a year-long goal of the government’s vision of a safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly transport system, it would be 2024. The LTFRB, led by Chairman Atty. Teofilo Guadiz concluded 2024 with remarkable achievements, demonstrating its commitment to modernizing public transportation…
Filipinos have embraced the local proverb, “Kapag maiksi ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot” (when the blanket is short, learn to bend) in 2024, navigating rising prices with resourceful purchasing habits. This resilience is highlighted in the latest Sari IQ report by Packworks, a Filipino startup that provides a business-to-business (B2B) open platform to sari-sari stores. The report provides a…
GS1 Philippines is advocating for the use of barcode technology in healthcare to streamline workflow for health professionals, strengthening the aim for enhanced patient safety. This push for innovating healthcare comes as the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 highlights the transformative potential of digital transformation in healthcare. Technologies like data storage and exchange…