Concepcion counters downtrends, stays optimistic on economy
MANILA, Philippines — Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion remains optimistic about the country’s economy despite a slight reduction in business confidence and growth forecasts.
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DA ensures adequate food supply during holidays
MANILA, Philippines — There will be enough food supply during the holidays with the expected increase in demand in the “ber” months, Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano said yesterday.
Marcos Jr., Macron discuss WPS issues in phone call
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone last Wednesday and talked about the West Philippine Sea row and the visit of a group of French ministers to the Philippines this year, Malacañang said.
Viber: No info compromised in glitch
MANILA, Philippines — Messaging platform Viber has assured its users that no information was compromised following a glitch in file transfers earlier this week.
Marcos says Philippines not a ‘damaged culture’
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos rejected the notion that the Philippines has a “damaged culture,” a phrase used to describe the country notably in an article published by The Atlantic in 1987.
Destigmatizing vaping through balance understanding
MANILA, Philippines — Over the years, vaping has emerged as a contentious topic, sparking debates about its potential benefits and risks. As a harm reduction tool aimed at helping smokers quit traditional cigarettes, vaping has garnered both support and skepticism. The stigma attached to vaping often arises from misinformation, misunderstandings, and its association with broader concerns such as youth uptake and the lack of long-term research.
House strips Sara of confidential fund
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and the Department of Education (DepEd) which she heads will not have confidential funds next year as lawmakers decided to realign the amount – totaling P650 million – in the 2024 national budget that the House of Representatives approved in record speed yesterday.
Senate detains ‘cult’ leaders
MANILA, Philippines — Four ranking members of a religious group posing as a people’s organization were ordered detained at the Senate for not admitting their role in the alleged rape and forced marriages of children in a secluded but fortified mountainside village in Socorro, Surigao del Norte.