By Charmaine A. Tadalan, Reporter THE BICAMERAL Conference Committee on Wednesday approved next year’s P4.5-trillion national budget, which is aimed at supporting economic recovery after a record recession due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The bicameral conference committee report on the General Appropriations Act of 2021 was ratified […]
Barangay Ginebra is Philippine Cup champion once again
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Senior Reporter THE Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings are back as PBA Philippine Cup champions after closing out the TNT Tropang Giga in their best-of-seven final series with an 82-78 victory in Game Five on Wednesday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports Arena in Pampanga. […]
Air freight prices ‘outrageous’ as COVID-19 shots rolled out, says WHO expert
Christmas demand “exaggerates the problem” of soaring cargo rates, which should ease early next year in time for the ramp-up in vaccine shipments. GENEVA — Some carriers are seeking “outrageous” prices to fly dry ice and other medical equipment in the pre-holiday rush, but a capacity squeeze should ease in […]
Leaders in COVID fight praised in Forbes list of world’s powerful women
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was among those recognized in the annual Forbes list of the world’s 100 most powerful women. Image via Reuters NEW YORK — Female leaders who have stood out for their handling of the coronavirus earned honors on Tuesday in the annual Forbes list of […]