Contingency protocol saves PCSO 3-digit draw

MANILA: The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday confirmed that a minor glitch occurred during its 3-digit game 2 PM draw on Feb. 27 after one of its draw machines failed to capture one of the winning balls.

The 3-digit draw offer…

Comelec: 2 firms eligible to bid for 2025 polls transmission system

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday declared two joint venture (JV) firms as eligible to bid for the Secure Electronic Transmission Services (SETS) project to be utilized in next year’s midterm polls.

The Comelec-Special Bids an…

PH top food ingredients, oleochemical producer to expand export market

MANILA: The country’s top manufacturer of food ingredients and oleochemicals is eyeing to expand its export market as it sees market volatility easing this year.

In a virtual press briefing Thursday, D and L president and chief executive officer Alv…

37% of consumers see PH going cashless by 2030

MANILA: One in three consumers, or 37 percent of the surveyed respondents, believes that the majority of Filipinos could be using cashless payment by 2030 as consumers become more comfortable in using mobile wallets and cards.

The Annual Visa Consume…

DPWH-13 recognized for P1.1-B withholding tax remittances in ’23

BUTUAN: The Bureau of Internal Revenue Office in the Caraga Region (BIR Revenue Region 17) has recognized the region’s Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-13) for its high remittances in withholding taxes in 2023.

Last year, the DPWH-13 was…

Ronaldo suspended over obscene gesture in Saudi League match

ISTANBUL: Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for one match for appearing to make an obscene gesture after Al Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) said on Wednesday.

Footage shows t…

Batangas holds 2nd kite-flying fest to drum up summer tourism

BATANGAS: The Batangas Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO), in partnership with a group of kite-flying enthusiasts, is holding a month-long kite-flying festival in March to attract more summer tourists, and to provide small Batangue…