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MCIA wins ‘Asia’s Airport of the Year’ award
MANILA – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has been recognized as Airport of the Year – Asia during the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 held in Singapore last November 25. “This award is a testament to the dedication of the entire MCIA community and the success of CEBConnects,” Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) chief…
Former Brazilian President begins serving 27-yr sentence for 2022 coup attempt
ST. PAUL — Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving his 27-year and three-month prison sentence for his role in the attempted coup d’etat in 2022. The 70-year-old conservative leader is being held at the Federal Police Superintendence in Brasília — the country’s equivalent of a central police headquarters — where he was recently taken…
Jakarta is now the world’s most populous city
JAKARTA – This Indonesian capital city has officially become the world’s most highly populated city, according to the United Nations’ World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. Jakarta now has 41.9 million inhabitants, surpassing Tokyo, which slipped to third place with 33.4 million people, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, which climbed to second with 36.6 million. The Indonesian capital city,…
Stroke cases seen to rise as Christmas season festivities intensify
A health specialist has recently warned of a possible increase in stroke cases with the onset of the traditional Christmas season approaches, noting a yearly trend of patients being rushed to hospital after Christmas parties and celebrations. East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Emergency Department and Trauma Center chief Dr. Maria Veronica Datinguinoo said stroke admissions…
PhilHealth urges Pinoys to use antibiotics responsibly
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has urged Filipinos to practice responsible use of antibiotics. The call coincided with the country’s participation in the recently concluded World Anti-microbial Awareness Week (WAAW). The annual global WAAW observance aims to raise awareness on anti-microbial resistance (AMR) — a growing health threat that occurs when antibiotics and similar…
Lung cancer still the most common among Filipino men
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – Lung cancer remains the most common cancer ailments among Filipino men, according to the Department of Health (DOH) said. The agency has urged the public to observe a more healthy lifestyle to prevent the disease. The DOH said lung cancer accounts for one in every five cases, citing the Global…
AMLC secures more freeze orders on suspected P11.7-B “kurakot” assets
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), has secured more freeze orders covering around P11.7 billion worth of assets of high-ranking incumbent and former government officials and individuals allegedly involved in the scandalous flood control projects that are now under investigation. In a recent press release, the AMLC said it has secured freeze orders covering 230 bank accounts,…
SSS exec cites high resolution rate vis-à-vis public complaints
MANILA – The Social Security System (SSS) is addressing complaints they receive with about 99.3 percent resolution rate, an official said Thursday. This, after data presented by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) during a recent budget hearing in the Senate showed that SSS is among the government agencies with most complaints in the first eight months…
Big-time diesel prices rollback anticipated next week
MANILA – Domestic diesel prices are seen to decline by as much as P3.20 per liter next week resulting from the easing worries over the Russia-Ukraine war since the US seems firm on hammering out a peace deal. Citing price movements as of Thursday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said diesel prices may be rolled back…
S&P affirmation of PH’s credit ratings pushes PSEi, PHP up
By Joann Villanueva MANILA – S&P Global Ratings’ affirmation of its investment-grade rating for the Philippines on Thursday has benefited both the Peso and the local bourse. The credit rater, in a report, noted the slowdown in government spending due to investigations into flood control projects, but believes it is only temporary. Thus, it also maintains…