Quezon City launched a free community-based cervical cancer screening program on Wednesday, providing residents with accessible services through pharmacies and extending these services to smaller communities. The initiative aims to reduce the country’s cervical cancer mortality rate—where 12 women die daily—by offering convenient and cost-free screening options for women. Resource Person: Karen Gemma A. See, […]
Photo: Edg Adrian A. Eva by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter The local government of Quezon City launched a free community-based cervical cancer screening program last January 15, and will be rolled out at selected Southstar Drug branches and local communities in February. The program expands the city’s cervical cancer screening initiative, which was started […]
Baliuag University’s 100th anniversary is a celebration of its rich history and a recommitment to its vision of a brighter future. Its centennial theme, “Celebrating our heritage, embracing our radiant future,” translated as “Ipagbunyi pamana ng kahapon, yakapin maningning na bukas,” captures the essence of its legacy and futures thinking, fostering a sense of connection and pride. […]
DCSTUDIO-FREEPIK CITIGROUP, INC. (Citi) expects the Philippine economy to expand by around 6% this year, partly driven by sustained growth in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. “We expect the growth in 2025 to stay within the 6% handle,” Citi Asia South Head Amol Gupte said in an online briefing on Monday. Citi’s forecast would […]
A Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) train is seen along EDSA, Quezon City, March 24, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is still considering two options for the planned bidding of the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), […]
A LOGO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is seen outside the Congress Center ahead of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2025. — REUTERS MORE INVESTMENTS would be needed for the Philippines to be able to reach the high end of its growth target, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. This week, Mr. […]
A shopper looks at products at a supermarket in Mandaluyong City in this file photo. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter LISTED CONSUMER GOODS companies may see a boost in their bottom line this year as demand is expected to increase ahead of the May elections, analysts said. AP Securities, […]
PCO.GOV.PH PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday urged Tesla, Inc., a multinational automotive and clean energy company, to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, citing government efforts to advance the country’s EV transition. He was speaking at the formal opening of the company’s headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. “It is […]
MEGAWIDE.COM.PH MEGAWIDE Construction Corp. is earmarking P1.8 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget this year to support growth in its real estate and construction businesses, its president said. “About P1.8 billion. Half will be real estate-related, and half will be in construction and transport,” Megawide President and Chief Executive Officer Edgar B. Saavedra told […]
CEMEXHOLDINGSPHILIPPINES.COM CEMEX Holdings Philippines, Inc. (CHP) expects profitability in three years as the cement company pushes for a financial turnaround. “Our target is profitability in three years. There are a lot of things to do. There is room for improvement,” CHP President and Chief Executive Officer Herbert M. Consunji told reporters on the sidelines of […]