In a significant move to combat child malnutrition, the Children’s First One Thousand Days Coalition (CFDC) officially launched its operations manual and training program on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Manila Hotel. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina / Manila Bulletin It said that the initiative aimed to contribute to the …
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VM Dodot leads dialogue with Pasigueños in ‘Talakayan sa Barangay’
In a bid to push for “people-centered governance” promised by the current Pasig local government, Vice Mayor Robert “Dodot” Jaworski Jr. and the 11th City Council launched on Friday, Jan. 12, the “Talakayan sa Barangay” initiative. The initiative is an activity akin to a townhall meeting where the vice mayor …
Read More »Grand Lotto jackpot increases to P660M on Jan. 13 draw
The jackpot prize for the Grand Lotto 6/55 was estimated at P660 million ahead of the evening draw on Saturday, Jan. 13, said the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). PCSO It reached the said amount as no lucky bettor won the Grand Lotto’s P641 million jackpot last Jan. 10 draw …
Read More »Diokno’s new focus: ‘Me time’ and family quality moments
In his new position as a member of the Monetary Board, former Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno is looking forward to a more balanced lifestyle that allows him the chance to pursue personal interests and strengthen his relationships with family and friends. On Friday, Jan. 12, Benjamin E. Diokno, who …
Read More »PH, Germany sign joint declaration of interest on hiring Pinoy workers
Skilled Filipinos and those working in the hospitality industry might soon find themselves applying for a job in Germany after the Philippines and Germany signed a joint declaration of interest on the recruitment of more Filipino workers. (German Embassy Manila/Facebook) Germany has expressed interest in hiring not only Filipino nurses, …
Read More »Eliminate single-use plastic banderitas in Santo Niño fiestas —EcoWaste
(Photo courtesy of EcoWaste Coalition) As communities gear up to celebrate the highly anticipated feast of the Santo Niño, toxics watchdog EcoWaste Coalition is calling for a more environmentally conscious celebration by discouraging the use of single-use plastic banderitas and plastic tarpaulins. In a statement released on Saturday, Jan. 13, …
Read More »Decomposing body of man found floating off Batangas
A Philippine Coast Guard personnel looks at the lifeless body of a man found floating off Tingloy, Batangas on Jan. 12, 2024. The PCG retrieves the body and turns it over to the police for identification. (Photo by PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) retrieved a body of a man …
Read More »Iran vows to secure 18 Filipino hostages
INSECURITY AT THE RED SEA. Graphic (top) shows container prices over time by shipping route, while the map shows maritime traffic density at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa from 2015 to 2020, a global alternative route to the Red Sea. AFP Abducted Pinoy crew in Middle East …
Read More »World oil prices rise on Red Sea escalation
Oil prices climbed after United States and United Kingdom forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels, while global stocks were mixed following the kickoff of corporate earnings season. Crude prices spiked more than four percent Friday before ebbing somewhat after the allies launched deadly strikes following weeks of disruptive rebel …
Read More »4 things to know about Huthi rebels
Iranian support The Huthis are supported by Iran, a major regional power and sworn enemy of Israel. They are members of the Tehran-backed “axis of resistance,” which brings together various anti-Israel organisations in the region, including Palestinian Hamas militants and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, as well as diverse groups in Iraq and …
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