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PBA: Mark Barroca, Japeth Aguilar spearhead All-Star game

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 17:01
MANILA, Philippines---The PBA has revealed the cast for next month's All-Star festivities in Bacolod City. It will be Team Mark Barroca against Team Japeth Aguilar in Bacolod for the All-Star Game with Barroca being the top vote-getter and Aguilar coming in second. They will be choosing their cohorts from 27 other names for the exhibition game. READ: PBA Finals: Barroca delivers on both ends for Magnolia in crucial win The Top 10 players all came from the San Miguel Corporation group teams with Aguilar's teammate Scottie Thompson, league-leading MVP candidate June Mar Fajardo and Calvin Abueva rounding out the top five of vote getters. Christian Standhardinger, Jamie Malon...

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Marcos: Filipinos also need nutritional value besides food sufficiency

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:38
MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said that beyond food sufficiency, Filipinos must also have nutrition in their meals. During a meeting with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Marcos lauded the agency for its low glycemic index and protein-rich rice variety. "It's no longer just food sufficiency. There should be nutritional value given to the people. There's very much that we could learn from [you]. IRRI has been actually continuing the research and development and when we went I could see some of their rice is made not for the Philippines alone, the varieties are going all over the world," Marcos told the IRRI. READ: Rice is life: ...

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Lawyers pin blame on Alec Baldwin as ‘Rust’ armorer trial opens

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:35
SANTA FE, United States---Lawyers blamed Alec Baldwinfor the fatal shooting on the set of Western film "Rust" in opening statements Thursday, Feb. 22, as they defended the movie's armorer from prosecutors' allegations she was "unprofessional and sloppy." Cinematographer Halyna Hutchinsdied from her injuries after being hit by a live round fired from a gun Baldwin was holding during a rehearsal in New Mexico in 2021. Baldwin, the lead actor and a producer on "Rust,"is awaiting his own manslaughter trial at the same Santa Fe court. He has pleaded not guilty and insisted he did not pull the trigger, saying that as an actor, he should have been able to rely on the professionals around ...

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‘Youth,’ ‘love’ and ‘friendship’ are keywords of Twice’s new EP

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:32
Twice conveyed their beautiful memories as a K-pop group and the future they hope to make with fans on their new EP, "With YOU-th," released Friday, Feb. 23. The group's full-unit comeback with a new album release in Korea comes for the first time in a year. "We worked hard on this album as we know many Once (fans) have waited for our new release for a very long time. We hope to have a great time with them to leave no regrets," Chaeyoung said in a press release issued on the day of the group's 13th EP release. The new album carries six tracks, led by "One Spark." The group tried to share stories of their youth, love and friendship in this album. "We talk about our rela...

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KMC Savills presents the panoramic view of the Philippine real estate

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:22
KMC Savills, the country's leading real estate brokerage and consultancy firm, takes a panoramic look at the state of Philippine real estate as they presented the latest data and outlook on the country's property market for 2024. The presentation was led by KMC Savills' Research and Consultancy together with their newly-appointed CEO Joe Curran and COO Cha Carbonell.   Starting the event, KMC Savills CEO Joe Curran looked back on the year that was before discussing the current situation of the Metro Manila Office market sector. "Upcoming office completions are set to invigorate leasing activities", shared Curran as demand is seen to sustain for 2024 while an increase i...

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PhilHealth welcomes moves to halt premiums for minimum wage earners

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:15
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will comply if the government passes legislation postponing premium contributions for minimum wage earners, its president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. said on Friday. This was his response when asked for a comment on House Resolution 1595, filed by House Appropriations Committee Senior Vice Chairperson and Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo on Monday. READ: Quimbo: House backs wage hike, but will study proposals intently The resolution urges PhilHealth to temporarily suspend premium contributions for minimum wage earners while the review of benefits expansion and contribution reduction ...

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Marcos nostalgic at National Museum: ‘Best times I spent with my father’

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:10
MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday became nostalgic upon visiting the National Museum, which used to be the session hall for the country's legislators. His father, late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was a senator and the eventual Senate president before his assumption into the Presidency and consequent declaration of Martial Law. "I spent many hours in this place waiting for my father to finish his work while he was senator and then Senate president. I sat there and watched all of these that are happening. And it's so nice to be back here," said Marcos Jr. in his speech at the 50th Anniversary of the Center of the Philippines. "It holds so many...

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Taylor Swift named IFPI 2023 global recording artist of the year

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:06
LONDON---Pop superstar Taylor Swift added another honor to her long list of accolades on Wednesday, Feb. 21, winning the global recording artist of the year award for the fourth time from the IFPI, the organization that represents the recorded music industry. The "Anti-Hero" singer scooped the award for the second year running, and has previously won it 2014 and 2019. The latest is for 2023. The prize is calculated by looking at an artist's or group's worldwide sales for streaming, download and physical music formats during the calendar year and covers their whole body of work, according to the IFPI. It is presented to the artist who tops the IFPI Global Artist Chart, which ...

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DMW: Illegal recruiter promising jobs abroad arrested

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:00
MANILA, Philippines --- A woman who was alleged to be an illegal recruiter was arrested in a joint operation of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Mandaluyong City Police. According to DMW on Friday, Quezon City resident Marjorie Almarez, 33, was involved in scamming people who wanted to get jobs overseas. READ: DMW: 1,100 displaced OFWs get indemnity from Saudi Arabia During the entrapment operation, Almarez accepted the money from a complainant to whom she promised a job as a fruit picker in Japan with a P77,000 monthly salary. The DMW added that when the victim saw Almarez's transaction, they notified the DMW, which confirmed that she was not licensed by the a...

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2 dead as tanker crashes on hillside in Zamboanga del Sur

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:56
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines --- Two still unidentified men were confirmed dead at past midnight on Friday after a tanker carrying caustic soda (or sodium hydroxide) crashed on a hillside along the national highway in Tigbao town, Zamboanga del Sur. Major Herminigildo Bajao Jr., spokesperson of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, said they were still trying to establish the identity of the fatalities although some ID cards and documents found inside the ill-fated truck provide leads on who to contact for confirmation. Police reported that rural health personnel of Tigbao found one fatality outside the truck, bearing severe wounds and his face barely...

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DMW: IBF classifying Gulf of Aden as HRA to protect Filipino seafarers

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:51
MANILA, Philippines --- The International Bargaining Forum's (IBF) inclusion of the Gulf of Aden in the list of "high-risk areas" (HRAs) will provide additional security to Filipino seafarers in the area, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Tuesday. "The expansion of the scope of 'high-risk areas' to include the Gulf of Aden serves as a necessary step towards providing stronger protection and promoting stricter security measures to safeguard Filipino seafarers and all seafarers working onboard ships navigating in such HRAs," DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said in a statement. READ: Houthi rebel attack sets cargo ship ablaze in Gulf of Aden On Feb. 16, the IBF ...

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Marcos cancels appearance at dive expo due to ‘urgent’ matter

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:50
MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday canceled his appearance at the Philippine International Dive Expo due to an urgent matter. Following his attendance at the 50th Anniversary of the Design Center of the Philippines, Marcos was supposed to head to the World Trade Center. READ: Marcos sees 'vibrant creative industry' in PH However, the President suddenly had to cancel his attendance at the event. READ: PH is 'Asia's Leading Dive Destination' again, says DOT "Something urgent came up," said Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil in a message to reporters. However, the Palace did not specify what the urgent matters ...

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Vice Ganda to pay for ‘It’s Showtime’ searchee’s schooling

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:43
Vice Ganda offered to pay for the schooling of a searchee from "It's Showtime" segment "EXpecially for You," who has not been able to continue her studies due to lack of financial support. Nami, a 21-year-old promo girl, was among the three searchees who joined the noontime show's episode on Thursday, Feb. 22. During her conversation with show host Vice Ganda, the comedian asked if she is currently pursuing her studies. "Nag-stop na po [ako dahil sa] financial problem. Bale ako na lang po kasi nagsu-support sa sarili ko," Nami responded. "Baka pag nag-enroll po ako sa college, baka hindi ko kayang pagsabayin 'yung pag-aaral tsaka pagta-trabaho since may monthly rent pa po." ...

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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz speeds to top of F1 test charts

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:41
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the fastest time in Formula One testing on Thursday, delivering a timely reminder of his talents ahead of his final season with the Italian giants. Sainz, who will lose his seat to seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at the end of 2024, clocked a best time of 1min 29.921sec on the Sakhir circuit. Sergio Perez, taking over from defending champion Max Verstappen in the Red Bull, was 0.758sec behind with Hamilton third fastest, more than a second off the pace in his Mercedes. The morning session of testing came to an early halt when a drain cover on the track became loose. READ: F1: Carlos Sainz still hopes to fight for a title with Ferrari Bot...

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Argentine economy contracted 1.6% in 2023

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:40
BUENO AIRES---Argentina's battered economy contracted 1.6 percent in 2023, the INDEC statistics agency said Thursday. For December, the drop was 4.5 percent compared to the same month a year earlier, and 3.1 percent from November, it said. Financial services, manufacturing, wholesale and retail were among the sectors hardest hit, said an INDEC report. Argentina was hit by severe drought in 2023 that hurt its agroexport industry and subtracted 3.0 percentage points from GDP, according to official data. Last month, the International Monetary Fund -- to which Argentina owes $44 billion -- revised its forecast downward with a contraction of 2.8 percent in 2024. READ: Argentina...

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LIST: Road reblocking, repairs in NCR areas from Feb. 23 to 26

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:35
MANILA, Philippines --- Motorists were advised to take alternative routes as some roads in Metro Manila will be closed due to reblocking and repairs starting from 11 p.m. on February 23 until 5 a.m. on February 26. READ: Repairing streets still in good condition Below is the list of areas that will be affected, according to an advisory from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday: Edsa southbound, after Cabrera St. Outer Lane, Pasay City Taft Avenue cor. Pedro Gil St., Manila City Rizal Avenue southbound, from 3rd Ave. to 2nd Ave., Caloocan City Along Regalado Avenue northbound in front of Bayantel Fairview (1st lane), Quezon City Along Auror...

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Shipping insurance rates soar on Red Sea missile attacks

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:17
LONDON, United Kingdom ---Attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea have sent insurance premiums surging, exacerbating costs already stretched by soaring freight rates and longer alternative trade routes. The Houthis have carried out relentless attacks since November on shipping transiting the Red Sea, a maritime hub through which 12 percent of global trade usually passes. Maritime container transport has sunk by almost one third so far in 2024 compared with a year earlier, according to IMF data. The Iran-backed Houthis argue the attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The war started when Hamas launched ...

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Review of PhilHealth contribution hike still ongoing, says Palace

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:08
MANILA, Philippines --- The Palace is still reviewing the impending increase of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members' contribution. In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil reiterated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s statement that the PhilHealth contribution hike must be proportionate to its services. READ: Palace didn't object to hike in premium, says PhilHealth chief "The review is still ongoing. The President wants to ensure that any increase in premium will substantially be much more in value in terms of benefits and coverage to PhilHealth members," said Garafil in a message to reporters. READ: PhilHealt...

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Post-pandemic recovery fuels robust attendance at Singapore Airshow

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:03
SINGAPORE - As the bustling trade portion of the first fully post-pandemic Singapore Airshow wound down on Friday, exhibitors and delegates said they were optimistic for the aviation industry despite suppliers' struggles to keep up with the rebound in travel demand. Before the show, organizers predicted that about 50,000 people would attend the four trade days of the show, nearly four times as many than in 2022, when foreign visitors required daily rapid antigen tests for COVID-19, and nearly as many as the 54,000 who visited in 2018. The 2020 edition was rocked by last-minute cancellations as the virus spread around the world. Outside Asia's largest air show, transportation is...

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Marcos sees ‘vibrant creative industry’ in PH

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:03
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippines can cultivate a "vibrant creative industry," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a speech at the 50th anniversary of the Design Center of the Philippines, which staged an art exhibit in the National Museum. "Empowered by the transformative power of design, this exhibition will spark inspiration for the upcoming generation of Filipino designers and creatives, encouraging us to elevate our nation's reputation on a global scale," Marcos said. "Indeed, through collaboration, ingenuity, and innovation, we can cultivate a vibrant creative industry that embodies our heritage, our values, our unique identity, our traditions, and our history." ...

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