Joann files for bankruptcy as pandemic-era crafting declines
NEW YORK (AP) — Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending and some pandemic-era hobbies.
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LRT-1 to suspend operations from March 27 to 31
MANILA, Philippines: The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, will suspend operations on March 27 to March 31.
Tolentino pushes measure creating naval forward bases
SEN. Francis Tolentino is pressing for the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 654 that establishes naval «forward operating bases» (FOBs) amid continuing tension in the West Philippine Sea.
'P170B rehab to wipe away NAIA's bad rep'
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday hailed the signing of a P170.6 billion deal with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), saying he was confident this would wipe away the gateway's image as one of the worst in the world.
Press Release - Gatchalian seeks upgraded standards in medical education
Following the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) approval of the application of Samar State University (SSU) to operate a Doctor of Medicine program, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need for upgraded standards on basic medical education, medical internship, and post-graduate medical education and training.
DA, PCO inspect El-Niño affected areas, give more aid to affected farmers in OrMin
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), conducted a follow-up visit on March 15 to farms in Oriental Mindoro that were significantly impacted by the El Niño phenomenon.
McDonald's hit by system failure at Asian outlets
TOKYO, Japan — Hungry McDonald's customers in parts of Asia had trouble ordering at stores, on phones and at electronic kiosks on Friday after a system outage.
MRT-3 to stop services for Holy Week
THE Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) management on Friday announced a halt in the service lines' operations from Maundy Thursday, March 28, until Easter Sunday, March 31, to give way for the rail line's annual Holy Week maintenance activities.