Philippines

Grab argued that the addition of 100,000 transport network vehicle services (TNVS) providers would not result in an overstock, considering that demand had occasionally surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Grab Philippines senior director of operations Ronald Roda stated in a statement released on Friday, February 10: “We believe that the number of slots needed to meet demand in 2023 for new and …

Experts have proposed strategies to alleviate the severe consequences of climate change throughout the previous decade. Through the recently conducted “United for Climate: Sustainability Forum PH 2022” at the Conrad Manila, SM Investments Corporation and WWF Philippines teamed forces to inspire a more ambitious and coordinated climate response among the business sector. The SM Group’s climate position acknowledges climate change …

This handcrafted delight, CODY’s new Matcha White Chocolate Cake, may be your next matcha made in dessert heaven if you’re a fan of matcha-flavored sweets or are still afraid to join the green fad. Domestic bakery This delicacy from CODY’s Bakery balances the delicate, earthy flavor of green tea with the gentle sweetness of white chocolate ganache so as not …

The Philippine Department of Migrant Employees (DMW) announced on February 9 that more than 80 Japanese firms are eager to engage more Filipino workers due to their “great work ethic and nice temperament.” As part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s “formal working visit” to Japan, which began on Wednesday, February 8, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople met with Japanese employers …

The Philippines took up leadership of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) from Singapore, with Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte assuming the council presidency. Eleven member states comprise the eleven-member SEAMEO Council, which is the organization’s highest policymaking body. According to the Department of Education (DepEd), the member countries assume the president of the council in …

Monday, February 6 in the Edinburgh High Court, a jury convicted Andrew Innes, 52, guilty of murdering Bennylyn Burke, 25, and her 2-year-old daughter, Jellica. He has been condemned to life in jail and will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 36 years. Innes struck Bennylyn in the head many times with a hammer and …

According to a poll performed by Social Weather Stations (SWS) in December 2022, more individuals felt poor in regions outside of Metro Manila in 2022, notably in Mindanao. The 2022 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed that while self-reported poverty was only 32% in Metro Manila, it was 17 percentage points higher in balance Luzon at 49%, 26 percentage points …

The Philippines, an island in Southeast Asia that has earned the nickname “Pearl of the Orient” from travellers who have been there and adored it, has a lot to offer anyone seeking a little tropical escapism. This wealthy, biodiverse nation has 7,641 islands and is one of the most enticing travel destinations in the world, in our opinion. Here are …

The Department of Tourism said on Monday, February 6 that beginning this month, international luxury cruise ships would make their way to the Eastern Visayas. The arrival of these vessels, which had been briefly suspended owing to the COVID-19 health issue, signifies the restoration of sailing to beach and island locations in the Philippines. The first vessel to arrive will …

The building of a P6-billion ($112 million) cancer center has been approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., marking the beginning of his infrastructure project, which would rely more on private funding than his predecessor’s. Marcos presided over the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, which authorized the Public-Private Partnership funding for the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) …