May 29, 2023
Labog upsets top seed Cancio to share Juniors, Kiddies chess fest lead
CLIFFORD LABOG — SCREENGRAB FROM NUEVA VIZCAYA CHESSERS YOUTUBE ACCOUNT CAGAYAN Valley pride Jan Clifford Labog shocked heavy favorite International Master Michael Concio, Jr. yesterday to seize a share of the lead with his recent victim after seven rounds of the Philippine National Juniors and Kiddies Chess Championships in Alicia, Isabela. Against all odds, the […]
May 29, 2023
Undermanned Phoenix Fuel Masters jolt Meralco Bolts, 100-93, at PBA On Tour
PHOENIXFUELS.PH Games Today(Ynares Sports Arena)5 p.m. — Blackwater vs Terrafirma7:30 p.m. — Converge vs Magnolia SHORT in numbers but not in heart, hardworking Phoenix disposed of Meralco, 100-93, to continue its hot start in the PBA On Tour on Sunday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Raul Soyud typified the nine-man Fuel Masters […]
May 29, 2023
La Salle’s Jolina dela Cruz, Mars Alba and Jovelyn Fernandez join F2 Logistics
F2 LOGISTICS got its own share of fresh talented recruits from the collegiate ranks as it plucked Jolina dela Cruz, Mars Alba and Jovelyn Fernandez out of reigning UAAP champion De La Salle University that should boost its stock in time for next month’s Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference. The Cargo Movers made the official […]
May 29, 2023
Celtics bid to complete historic comeback in Game 7
THE BOSTON Celtics are in position to make NBA history when they host the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night. No NBA team ever has recovered from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series. The second-seeded Celtics have a chance to knock that door down after winning […]
May 29, 2023
UPMG holds Night Golf tourney at Intramuros
From left: UPMG President Barbie Atienza (Manila Bulletin), VP Jay Sarmiento (The Philippine Star), PRO/Event Head Director Jong Arcano (Philippine Daily Inquirer), Ricardo Javier Cortez, Sec. Hermogenes Esperon, Jr., The Manila Times Chairman Dante “Klink” Ang II, Auditor Roda Alonzo Zabat (The Manila Times) and Treasurer Sherly Ojo Baula (Chinese Commercial News) The United Print […]
May 29, 2023
Revolutionizing HR through technology: Explore the HR Tech Strategy Meeting Philippines 2023
In today’s business landscape, organizations widely recognize the crucial role of technology in HR, enabling data-driven decision-making, enhancing employee experiences, and fostering strategic HR management. In line with this, rockbird media’s HR Leaders’ theme of events proudly presents the highly anticipated “HR Tech Strategy Meeting Philippines 2023: Digital HR for a Transformed Workforce.” This exclusive […]
May 29, 2023
What’s in the debt ceiling deal struck by Biden and McCarthy?
US President Joseph Biden, Jr. (left) and Republican House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy (right) WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday signed off on an agreement to temporarily suspend the debt ceiling and cap some federal spending in order to prevent a US debt default. The deal, written into legislative text that they hope will be passed by the House of Representatives and Senate in the […]
May 29, 2023
Inside South Korea’s race to become one of the world’s biggest arms dealers
SOUTH KOREAN soldiers salute in front of a huge national flag in Pohang, South Korea, Sept. 30, 2021. — LEE JIN-MAN/POOL VIA REUTERS SEOUL – South Korea is using a $13.7 billion arms deal with Poland – Seoul’s biggest ever – to lay the groundwork for a military-industrial juggernaut that the two nations’ defense companies hope will feed Europe’s hunger for weapons […]
May 29, 2023
Poor GenXers without dependents targeted by US debt ceiling work requirements
STOCK PHOTO Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay WASHINGTON – The debt ceiling deal that US President Joe Biden and House Republican Kevin McCarthy agreed over the weekend adds new conditions to food aid that will impact one segment of the US population specifically – GenXers with no dependents. The deal targets recipients of the Supplementary Nutrition Program, or SNAP, between the ages […]
May 29, 2023
Wilcon Depot: A continuous journey for sustainability
Wilcon Depot, the leading home improvement and construction retailer, takes a step towards a greener future with Sustainable Choice Media Launch on March 26, 2023 at Wilcon Depot Balintawak. The sustainable home improvement initiative campaign is an initiative that aligns with Wilcon Depot’s belief in creating a better and more sustainable future for all. Present […]
May 28, 2023
BSP to extend relief for small banks
BW FILE PHOTO THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will extend the alternative reserve compliance for small banks to ensure there will be no adverse impact after the relief measure expires on June 30. BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla said the relief measure is no longer necessary since the economy has clearly recovered from the […]
May 28, 2023
PHL roads, railways and ports highly vulnerable to climate risks — experts
The International Transport Forum (ITF) 2023 was held in Leipzig, Germany. By Arjay L. Balinbin, Multimedia Editor LEIPZIG, Germany — Road, railway, and port infrastructure in the Philippines are among those most at risk of multihazard damage caused by climate change, according to experts at the International Transport Forum (ITF). “In the Philippines, up to […]