Marcos names new national scientists

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named two new national scientists in recognition of their immense contributions in the fields of genetics, nematology, and plant pathology.

President Marcos issued Proclamations 642 and 643 on Aug. 2, dec…

Gadon: Healthcare system improves under PBBM admin

MANILA: The Marcos administration has made significant strides in improving the country’s healthcare system, Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon said Wednesday.

Gadon issued the statement after Vice President Sara Duter…

High Speed Hitters triumph over Foxies

MANILA: PLDT High Speed Hitters pulled off a 25-20, 25-23, 25-23 win over Farm Fresh to secure a place in the next round of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday.

Import Elena Samoilenko…

Bank lending, domestic liquidity up anew in June

MANILA: Bank lending of universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) sustained its growth while domestic liquidity grew at a slightly faster pace in June, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Preliminary data released by the BSP Wednesday showed tha…

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan

ISTANBUL: Japan was hit by a strong earthquake on Thursday, triggering a tsunami alert.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted southwestern Miyazaki province.

The earthquake was reported at around 0742GMT.

INEC eyes tie-up with ACEN to lower power rates

LAOAG CITY: The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) on Thursday said it is in talks with the Ayala-led ACEN Corporation for supply of clean energy and to lower the power rates in the province.

‘We are talking with power providers like ACEN to fi…