PHL debt further climbs to ₱14.15 trillion as of end-June
MANILA — The national government’s outstanding debt inched up by 0.4% to ₱14.15 trillion by the end of June, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. At the start of the year, the government debt was P13.42 trillion. The amount was…
Health & Wealth: Creative ways to save on notarization, gas, mileage fees
As accredited and commissioned Notary Public in California and founder of Mobile Signing Services (MSS) I’m delighted to know how old and new clients discovered creative ways to save on notarization and gas and mileage fees. Last month, siblings…
US Embassy airs fears over Manila Bay reclamation projects linked to China firm
By Jeanne Michael Penaranda MANILA — The US Embassy in Manila has expressed concerns over ongoing reclamation projects involving thousands of hectares in Manila Bay, including issues involving the environment. In a statement, US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay said they are…
Mayon, Bulusan volcanoes heighten grumblings
DARAGA, Albay– An increase in eruptive activity has been observed in Mayon Volcano by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). “Mayon Volcano showed increased eruptive activity, which included ashing and volcanic earthquakes happening together,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol said, Meanwhile, …
Janine Gutierrez, Nadine Lustre vie for FAMAS best actress trophy
The 71st FAMAS Awards nominees for awards ceremonies at the Manila Hotel on August 13 were announced . The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) said vying for Best Picture are “Family Matters,” “Blue Room,” “Leonor Will Never Die,”…
Rep. Teves, 12 others tagged as ‘terrorist’ over Degamo slay, assets frozen
MANILA — The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has designated suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. as a terrorist for allegedly masterminding the March 4 massacre of Gov. Roel Degamo together with nine others while meeting inside the family compound…
Upside: FilAm wins lone US gold in French kickboxing tilt
A Southern California teen stunned herself, her family and her coaches by bagging the gold medal at the Savate Boxing Youth World Championships June 22-24 in Podcetrtek, Slovenia. Fourteen-year-old Logan Elle Diño, who is of Filipino – Vietnamese parentage, literally…
Offline: Don’t fall for China’s trap, Mr. Marcos
China last week said the Philippines should consider holding joint military exercises with China’s armed forces. The possibility was raised by Beijing’s ambassador to Manila. There is no reason why the Philippines should accept the kind offer, and many reasons…
Elderly Asian-American women at great risk of assault in SF
By Gilda Balan, Correspondent SAN FRANCISCO – One of the most despicable of all hate crimes are physical assaults on the elderly, often causing injury and in one recent case, death. Three such attacks took place last month in San…
ADB projects PHL to post highest growth in Southeast Asia
MANDALUYONG CITY – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained its 2023 Philippine economic growth projection, forecasting the country as the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia this year. In its ADB Outlook July Update, the bank said the country’s gross domestic product…
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