Yantian International Container Terminal, one of China’s busiest container ports, has imposed stringent disinfection and quarantine measures since May 21 Major shipping companies have warned clients of… Read more “Major shipping firms warn of worsening congestion at China’s Yantian port”
Day: June 3, 2021
SB19’s Pablo wins at Djooky Music Awards
Congratulations, Pablo! Pablo of P-pop boy band SB19 was hailed grand winner at the Djooky Music Awards (DMA) Spring Edition 2021. DMA announced the news on Monday,… Read more “SB19’s Pablo wins at Djooky Music Awards”
Philippine debt hits new high of P10.99 trillion in April 2021
The Philippine government’s total debt portfolio goes up by P217.49 billion or 2% in April from end-March as it secures both local and external financing. The Philippine… Read more “Philippine debt hits new high of P10.99 trillion in April 2021”
Jollibee closes BGC branch for 3 days after fried towel incident
Mishandled food is punishable under the Food Safety Act. A fine of at least P100,000 and a one-month suspension can be slapped for the first offense. Jollibee… Read more “Jollibee closes BGC branch for 3 days after fried towel incident”
LIST: Philippine holidays for 2021
(3rd UPDATE) The President declares All Souls’ Day, Christmas Eve, and the last day of the year as ‘special working days’ President Rodrigo Duterte signed on Friday,… Read more “LIST: Philippine holidays for 2021”
Tropical Storm Dante makes 7th, 8th landfalls in Batangas
From Batangas, Tropical Storm Dante (Choi-wan) heads for the Bataan-Zambales area, where it could make its 9th landfall Tropical Storm Dante (Choi-wan) made its seventh and eighth… Read more “Tropical Storm Dante makes 7th, 8th landfalls in Batangas”
Virus disaster leaves deep scars on India’s economy
The knock-on effects of subpar growth on a rapidly developing economy like India could be significant Expectations for India’s economic growth are being revised sharply lower as… Read more “Virus disaster leaves deep scars on India’s economy”
Duterte urges public to take COVID-19 vaccine after gov’t misses targets
President Duterte makes the appeal after data shows the government’s vaccination program is short of the 21% target Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the public on… Read more “Duterte urges public to take COVID-19 vaccine after gov’t misses targets”