Another editor wrote: “The Filipino soldiers who fought in Marawi have shown us what true bravery and professionalism can do to defeat an enemy like . They were able to minimize the losses to civilian lives while ensuring theRead more
Subic-BlogThe Philippines is investigating the deaths of 14 children to see if there is a link to a dengue vaccine which has been suspended. The Philippines spent US$ 70 million on the Dengvaxia immunisation programme in 2016 to addressRead more
Subic-Blog… reform package on Philippines' inflation rate this 2018, with some saying the effect will be limited while some raised the possibility of breaching of the target. BPI lead economist Jun Neri, in a Tweet Friday said: “higher exciseRead more
Subic-BlogShortly after the crash, eight people were rescued by Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12. U.S. and Japanese ships and aircraft spent two days searching for the three missing sailors — Lt. Steven Combs, Seaman Matthew Chialastri and SeamanRead more
Subic-BlogTo us, the problem, are certain officials and their psychological make-up. Their desired changes could be attained if existing legislations would be seriously implemented. There are Philippine laws pertaining to local autonomy and fiscal independence together with term limitsRead more
Subic-Blog… major U.S. indexes touched closing record highs again. The gains on Wall Street have had a positive impact as most global asset managers are willing to take on risk, especially in the emerging markets, said Fio Dejesus, equityRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advised all Filipinos in New England and other parts of the Northeast United States to observe safety precautions ahead of a bomb cyclone or strong snowstorm that is expected to affectRead more
Subic-BlogUS shares were also set for gains, with Dow futures up 0.4 percent and S&P 500 futures adding 0.2 percent. ECONOMIC DATA: A survey of the manufacturing and services sectors in the 19-country eurozone saw business activity rise inRead more
Subic-BlogFirst, let us be clear. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has no interest in Philippine sports politics, except to wish our national sports community well. The idea that the IOC will suspend the Philippines from the Olympics and otherRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines has suspended clearance for Sanofi's dengue vaccine Dengvaxia and fined the French drugmaker a symbolic $ 2,000 … Concerns over the dengue immunisation of nearly 734,000 children aged nine and above resulted in twoRead more
Subic-BlogBeijing has since rushed to secure what Chinese officials call the “strategic opportunity” arising from Mr Trump's election victory, by accelerating efforts to repair long-strained relations with two traditional US allies in the region, the Philippines and Japan. ChinaRead more
Subic-BlogThe Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) “has suspended the registrations” of SSI Philippines and the New City Commercial Complex (NCCC) mall in southern Davao City, after an investigation found that both “did not comply with certain fire-safety requirements sinceRead more
Subic-BlogIn a closely watched New Year's address, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday that he was willing to send a delegation to the Olympics, though he also repeated fiery nuclear threats against the United States. Analysts sayRead more
Subic-BlogFor this year, the delegation aims to generate at least US$ 48.75 million sales by bringing in at least 20 new and returning Philippine manufacturers and exporters that are compliant with US' international safety and quality regulations and certificationRead more
Subic-BlogThe Philippines should brace itself for more capital outflows this year—which will likely exert downward pressure on the peso—as the continuing recovery in the US prompts fund managers to repatriate their investments back to the world's largest economy. TheRead more
Subic-BlogBehind her, a chorus of women chanted “The war has touched us, it makes us sad.” The Youth Leaders for Restoration and Development group was formed last year by two former child soldiers with support from the Chicago-based GoldinRead more
Subic-BlogNEW YORK — Bill de Blasio began his second term as New York City mayor Monday at a swearing in ceremony outdoors in freezing temperatures, taking the oath of office administered by Brooklyn native and U.S. Sen. Bernie SandersRead more
Subic-BlogThe first working of the day brings us back to reality away from the temporary distraction that the holiday season festivities brought. … It has, of course, been argued that luxury cars in the Philippines are already too heavilyRead more
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