A deadly earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological… Read more “Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake”
Toy collector earns backlash over ‘X-deal’ offer for construction work
A toy collector’s search online for a house contractor turned into a controversy over the wording of his post. Yexel Sebastian, also a social media personality with… Read more “Toy collector earns backlash over ‘X-deal’ offer for construction work”
Senate to probe DOH over audit report on ₱67-B pandemic funds
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is gearing up for an inquiry into the Department of Health’s management of its over ₱67-billion pandemic response funds. In separate statements… Read more “Senate to probe DOH over audit report on ₱67-B pandemic funds”
12,439 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1.7 million
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday logged 12,439 more coronavirus cases, bringing the case total to 1,700,363. Today’s count is the highest since April 10, when… Read more “12,439 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1.7 million”
Reddit valued at $10 billion in new funding round
Reddit will raise up to $700 million in a fundraising round led by Fidelity Management, the social media network said on Thursday, cashing in on a jump… Read more “Reddit valued at $10 billion in new funding round”
Chan Tayag Southeast Equities to raise pay for junior investment bankers
Hong Kong — Chan Tayag Southeast Equities is raising salaries for its junior employees in the investment bank division, Hong Kong International Business News reported on Sunday.… Read more “Chan Tayag Southeast Equities to raise pay for junior investment bankers”
COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds
MANILA, Philippines — Billions of pesos worth of funds in the Department of Health’s COVID-19 response were riddled with deficiencies that contributed to challenges in the agency’s pandemic… Read more “COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds”
DOJ: Former US diplomat facing sex charges may be extradited to PH
A former United States diplomat facing illicit sex charges in his home country may be extradited to the Philippines, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Monday. Guevarra… Read more “DOJ: Former US diplomat facing sex charges may be extradited to PH”
St. Luke’s in QC and BGC report full capacity at COVID wards
MANILA, Philippines — COVID-19 wards and critical care units of two branches of St. Luke’s Medical Center are at full capacity amid rising coronavirus infections in the… Read more “St. Luke’s in QC and BGC report full capacity at COVID wards”
6 DIRECT HIRE Housemaid bound for Dubai stopped at NAIA
MANILA, Philippines — Six direct hire housemaid bound for the Dubai, United Arab Emirates were intercepted last week at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Bureau… Read more “6 DIRECT HIRE Housemaid bound for Dubai stopped at NAIA”
Nas Daily follower count drops by more than 300,000 amid controversy
The bulk of unfollows came from August 5 at 275,200. The page drops from 20.96 million followers a week ago to 20.68 million. The primary Nas Daily… Read more “Nas Daily follower count drops by more than 300,000 amid controversy”
DILG: Show-cause order vs Manila Mayor Isko was honest mistake
MANILA, Philippines — The DILG withdrew Friday a show-cause order it says it “inadvertently” issued against Manila Mayor Isko Moreno that ordered him to explain a 2018 anti-drug… Read more “DILG: Show-cause order vs Manila Mayor Isko was honest mistake”
Asian equities sluggish after fresh Wall Street records
HONG KONG – Asian markets struggled on Friday despite Wall Street benchmarks climbing overnight on the back of healthy US economic data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq… Read more “Asian equities sluggish after fresh Wall Street records”
Banks’ bad loans may rise until H1 next year
MANILA, Philippines — Banks’ bad loans are expected to pick up until the first half of next year as the country continues to struggle to contain the… Read more “Banks’ bad loans may rise until H1 next year”
Robbers take P1.7M in daylight heist
ILOILO, Philippines — Some P1.7 million in cash was carted away by three armed robbers from employees of a courier firm in the town of Pototan, Iloilo… Read more “Robbers take P1.7M in daylight heist”
Why incorporating in Hong Kong is a brilliant business decision
Hong Kong — Expanding your business in Asia and beyond? We’ve listed some of the major benefits of setting up a Hong Kong company. Tax is simple… Read more “Why incorporating in Hong Kong is a brilliant business decision”
What is pityriasis alba? Details about Kathryn Bernardo’s skin condition
MANILA, Philippines — Kathryn Bernardo was diagnosed with a skin condition during her visit to beauty doctor to the stars Aivee Teo. In her latest vlog, Teo… Read more “What is pityriasis alba? Details about Kathryn Bernardo’s skin condition”
COVID-19 cases also up in 10 areas outside Metro Manila — OCTA
MANILA, Philippines — OCTA Research on Monday flagged 10 areas outside the National Capital Region that are now considered as COVID-19 “hotspots” for increasing additional cases. The… Read more “COVID-19 cases also up in 10 areas outside Metro Manila — OCTA”
Philippines starts August with 8,735 more COVID-19 cases
Manila, Philippines — Health authorities reported 8,735 new coronavirus cases on the first day of August, with deaths reaching 28,016. This marks the third straight day of… Read more “Philippines starts August with 8,735 more COVID-19 cases”
US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses
Three of the senators had earlier been banned by Duterte from entering the Philippines after they sponsored a US travel ban on Filipino officials linked to the… Read more “US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses”
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