Landbank’s net income hits record-high in 2023

MANILA: State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) said its net income hit an all-time high of PHP40.3 billion last year on the back of strong revenues from loans and investments, and prudent cost management.

In a statement on Thursday, Land…

Antique town records P33.7-M damage to rice, corn due to El Niño

BUENAVISTA: The cost of damage caused by the El Niño phenomenon to rice and corn production in the Municipality of Patnongon, north of Antique, reached PHP33.7 million.

Bernardita Salvador, Patnongon Municipal Agriculture Officer (MAO), said in an in…

PH seen to ‘fully recover’ pre-pandemic tourist arrivals in 2024

MANILA: The Philippines is expected to recover its pre-pandemic level of foreign visitors, with arrivals predicted to reach 8.21 million by end of 2024, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said.

In an industry trend analysis dated Jan. 31, the BMI said the sect…

Solon pushes passage of free medicines to indigent patients bill

MANILA: Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday pushed for the passage of his bill mandating all local government units (LGUs) set aside a portion of their national tax allotment share for free medicines for indigent patients.

“Kadalasang libre ang konsu…

Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks nears 27K

ANKARA: The death toll from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has jumped to 26,900 since Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the besieged Palestinian enclave said Wednesday.

The Health Ministry issued a statement as the deadly Israeli onslaught entered it…

Davao City readies more evac sites as rains trigger massive floods

DAVAO: The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has directed the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (BDRRMC) to prepare additional evacuation centers in their areas since various parts of the locality…

LTFRB-W. Visayas urged to approve public transport route plan

BUENAVISTA: Antique’s provincial board is requesting the Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) 6 (Western Visayas) to approve its Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) to make way for the opening of new franchises for public conveyance…