Singapore is expecting growth to be at the “lower half” of the forecast range. GROWTH FORECAST — Singapore has maintained its full-year economic growth forecast for this year at 3% to 5%, but the country is expecting growth to come in “at the lower half” of this forecast range amidst a weaker external environment. According … Read more
Kuwait Wants To Offer Employment Opportunities to Filipino Nurses, Health Workers KUWAIT – Following the building of a new huge hospital, the country is set to hire more than 100 Filipino nurses and health workers. Many Filipinos are undeniably eager to work abroad in the pursuit to give their families a more comfortable life and … Read more
Mandatory Face Mask in France Lifted as COVID-19 Cases Decrease FRANCE – Following the lowering of the cases of COVID-19, the authorities in the country decided to lift the mandatory face mask protocol. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed the way people live in a lot of countries. For several months when cases were on … Read more
Boying Remulla: “Ang red-tagging is a political term” BOYING REMULLA – The Cavite 7th District representative clarified that his accusations against Kakampinks during the campaign period were not red-tagging but only taking off their masks. In an interview via ANC, the politician claimed that red-tagging is just a political term. “I’m a professional. I’m a … Read more
“SGDMYR hit a record high of 3.1964, largely due to strength in the Singapore dollar, as preferred by MAS officials,” says Mr. Simon Harvey, head of FX analysis at MonFX. The Singapore dollar (SGD) reportedly continued its rise against the Malaysian currency on May 23, reaching an all-time high against the ringgit (MYR). Mr. Simon … Read more
Here’s the message of Bayani Agbayani to critics of Senator-elect Robin Padilla BAYANI AGBAYANI – The comedian defended Senator-elect Robin Padilla against his critics after leading the senatorial race. Bayani started his showbiz career as a host in the defunct GMA-7 show, “SST: Salo-Salo Together.” He has been in various shows on ABS-CBN and TV5. … Read more
GCash now has more than 60 million registered users. GCASH — The Ayala-led fintech company said on Tuesday that it has reached a milestone with more than 60 million registered users nationwide. GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon, who was recently recognized as a Master Innovator for Digital Transformation Innovation during the 2nd Annual Mansmith … Read more
President Duterte: “I hope that the next administration would at least explore now the possibility of itong nuclear…” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President urged the incoming administration to look into the use of nuclear energy as the country’s possible energy source amidst the continuing rise in fuel prices because of the ongoing conflict between … Read more
Jaime Fabregas Bids Susan Roces Farewell in Heartfelt Tribute JAIME FABREGAS – The veteran actor paid a heartfelt tribute to his FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano co-star, Susan Roces, who died last May 20, 2022. The Philippines and the showbiz industry are mourning the sudden passing of veteran actress and the Queen of Philippine Movies Susan Roces. … Read more
Here’s the message of Harry Roque about Clarita Carlos HARRY ROQUE – The former presidential spokesperson defended retired University of the Philippines Professor Clarita Carlos against her critics. Carlos is a retired professor of political science at the University of the Philippines. Carlos finished a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service at the University of the … Read more