AdChoiceTV News — The findings of a new study by an international team of researchers that looked at the peculiar effect climate change has on Africa’s largest… Read more “A study says that climate change is affecting availability of good coffee”
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Baguio, Boracay, El Nido bar tourists again
AdChoiceTV News — Popular tourist destinations Baguio, Boracay and El Nido have either barred visitors or imposed tourist limits again as local government units (LGUs) try to… Read more “Baguio, Boracay, El Nido bar tourists again”
Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim
AdChoiceTV News — Egypt will impound the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal last month until its Japanese owner pays $900m (£652m) in compensation. One… Read more “Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim”
US warns China over moves on Philippines, Taiwan
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States on Wednesday warned China against what the Philippines and Taiwan see as increasingly aggressive moves, reminding Beijing of Washington’s obligations… Read more “US warns China over moves on Philippines, Taiwan”
Hotels turning to local tourist market to survive
AdChoiceTV News — Hotel operators in the Philippines are looking to take in additional bookings from domestic tourists this year to make up for the lack of… Read more “Hotels turning to local tourist market to survive”
Government must accelerate vaccine rollout to jumpstart economic recovery – PREENXPRESS
AdChoiceTV News — As government reimposes the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the so-called NCR Plus bubble to slow the spread of COVID-19, the rollout of vaccines… Read more “Government must accelerate vaccine rollout to jumpstart economic recovery – PREENXPRESS”
Razon sued for ‘ilegally’ ending contract with Solaire developer
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Ports and gaming tycoon Enrique Razon is reportedly facing a lawsuit in the US for allegedly not honoring a contract he forged with… Read more “Razon sued for ‘ilegally’ ending contract with Solaire developer”
Philippines raises over P24 billion from Samurai bonds — another sell out under Duterte Admin
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines on Tuesday announced raising around 55 billion yen (P24 billion) from the sale of yen-denominated bonds. The cash came from the… Read more “Philippines raises over P24 billion from Samurai bonds — another sell out under Duterte Admin”
Vietnam Q1 growth picks up as virus is contained
HANOI, Vietnam (AdChoiceTV News) — Vietnam’s economy continued to expand in the first three months of the year, officials said Monday, thanks to the government’s success in… Read more “Vietnam Q1 growth picks up as virus is contained”
Virtual Travel to Hong Kong counters NCR Bubble
AdChoiceTV News — If you have not tried virtual tours, then you are missing out on this new travel trend. Many tourists and trotters have opted to… Read more “Virtual Travel to Hong Kong counters NCR Bubble”
No ‘staycations’ in NCR, 4 provinces during ECQ
AdChoiceTV News — Hotels and other accommodation establishments within Metro Manila and four nearby provinces will see adjustments in operation as the said areas return to the… Read more “No ‘staycations’ in NCR, 4 provinces during ECQ”
Demand shift from condos to houses and lots supports home prices
AdChoiceTV News — A surge in demand from people ditching expensive condominiums for bigger spaces away from suffocating city lockdowns pushed up home prices in the last… Read more “Demand shift from condos to houses and lots supports home prices”
Duterte Gov’t DOING NOTHING — Satellite photos show China’s construction on Subi Reef while ships swarm Julian Felipe Reef
Manila (AdChoiceTV News) — While Chinese militia ships swarm Julian Felipe Reef, Beijing continues its construction on Subi Reef in the West Philippine Sea. Satellite images released… Read more “Duterte Gov’t DOING NOTHING — Satellite photos show China’s construction on Subi Reef while ships swarm Julian Felipe Reef”
China warns US against ‘provoking confrontation’ after comment on Chinese ships
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of “provoking confrontation” after the latter backed the Philippines in its protest of… Read more “China warns US against ‘provoking confrontation’ after comment on Chinese ships”
ANOTHER #DutertePalpak Statement — DOTr deletes Palawan inauguration post after Filipinos hit ‘gifts of the president’ speech by Tugade
AdChoiceTV News — Online Filipinos corrected the Department of Transportation for its now-deleted claims that the newly-inaugurated seaports in Palawan were the “gifts” of the president and… Read more “ANOTHER #DutertePalpak Statement — DOTr deletes Palawan inauguration post after Filipinos hit ‘gifts of the president’ speech by Tugade”
‘Everything evaporated’: Olympics’ overseas fan ban hits Japan tourism
AdChoiceTV News ( TOKYO ) — Toshiko Ishii spent $180,000 renovating her traditional Japanese inn in expectation of a flood of tourists for the Tokyo Olympics, but… Read more “‘Everything evaporated’: Olympics’ overseas fan ban hits Japan tourism”
Davao business-tycoon Dennis Uy downsizes logistics biz, sells entire 2GO stake to SM Group
AdChoiceTV News — Businessman Dennis Uy’s Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. is disposing of its entire stake in 2GO Group Inc. to Sy-led SM Investments Corp.,… Read more “Davao business-tycoon Dennis Uy downsizes logistics biz, sells entire 2GO stake to SM Group”
Stocks climb as investors take cue from Wall Street
AdChoiceTV News — Stocks continued to post modest gains yesterday as investors decided to hunt for bargains, mostly blue chips, battered by heavy selling pressure the past… Read more “Stocks climb as investors take cue from Wall Street”
Philippines vulnerable to rising US yields – S&P
AdChoiceTV News — The Philippines is vulnerable to the impact of rising US yields on financial conditions and growth outlook, but not as much as during the… Read more “Philippines vulnerable to rising US yields – S&P”
Index ends higher on lighter selling pressure
AdChoiceTV News — Share prices finished marginally higher yesterday as investors stay mostly on the sidelines amid worries over the pace of economic recovery, traders said. The… Read more “Index ends higher on lighter selling pressure”
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