Wearable exporters seek gov’t interventions to stop job shedding

MANILA: The Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (Conwep) is seeking government interventions to arrest jobs shedding in the industry.

In a virtual briefing Tuesday, Conwep executive director Maritess Jocson-Agoncillo said the indus…

Team Lakay keeps grassroots presence thru grappling tourney

BAGUIO: Fighters aged 16 years old and above are encouraged to join the Grappling Cup here on March 3 in line with the bid to hone more mix martial arts (MMA) practitioners who can vie in international competitions.

‘This is one of the grassroots tra…

Endangered species released back to nature in southern Vietnam

Binh Phuoc: A northern pig-tailed macaque (scientifically known as macaca leonine) has been released into the Bu Gia Map National Park in the southern province of Binh Phuoc, wildlife teams reported on February 27.

The 14-kg animal, listed in the Vie…

PSEi continues to fall on profit-taking, peso ends sideways

MANILA: The local bourse declined for two consecutive days as investors continued to take profit, while the Philippine peso closed sideways Tuesday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished this day’s trading lower by 30.82 points at 6,860…

12 senators record ‘perfect attendance’ in 2nd regular session

MANILA: Twelve senators have recorded perfect attendance since the start of the second regular session on July 24 last year.

Senators without absences include Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Senate Maj…

Iloilo City intensifies crackdown on boarding houses sans permits

ILOILO CITY: The city government here has intensified its crackdown on boarding houses without permits to ensure they comply with building regulations and ensure the safety of tenants.

Mayor Jerry Treñas, in a memorandum on Tuesday, reminded barangay…

DOTr, Albay gov’t sign deal to develop 2 local seaports

MANILA: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the provincial government of Albay signed an agreement to develop two seaports in Bacacay town.

The memorandum of agreement (MOA), signed on Tuesday by DOTr Undersecretary for Maritime Elmer Francis…