A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hit Mindanao, Philippines, on Saturday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). With a depth of 63 km (39 miles), the quake has triggered tsunami warnings, expecting to impact the Philippines and Japan shortly. Tsunami Warnings Issued in Philippines and Japan The Philippine Seismology Agency PHIVOLCS warned of tsunami […]
Venus Remedies Limited, a prominent player in the global pharmaceutical industry, announced its latest achievement of receiving marketing authorizations for critical healthcare products in Saudi Arabia and the Philippines. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s global presence. Approvals for Paclitaxel and Zolendronic Acid in the Philippines The company secured marketing authorizations for […]
Site Group International Limited, a renowned provider of education and training services, has recently signed a significant contract with multinational gold producer OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC). The contract involves providing training for the recommencement of underground mining at OceanaGold’s Didipio mine, located at the Clark facility in the Philippines. The initial training program, valued at […]
The US Geological Survey has confirmed that a catastrophic earthquake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.2, has violently shaken the southern Philippines. The massive quake, officially recorded at a magnitude of 6.7, struck off Sarangani province on the main southern island of Mindanao, plunging the region into a state of fear and uncertainty. Residents Face […]
In a harrowing incident that has shocked the Philippine media community, 57-year-old radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, popularly known as “DJ Johnny Walker,” was shot dead while hosting his show in Mindanao. The shooting occurred in his home-based studio, with the attacker reportedly gaining access by feigning a request for an on-air announcement. Brazen Attack Caught […]
The Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines has officially announced the procurement of three C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters from defense giant Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) through a Direct Commercial Sale. This strategic move sees the Philippines aligning with 21 other countries globally that entrust their tactical airlift mission requirements to […]
Intellect Design Arena, a frontrunner in cloud-native, API-first financial technology, has unveiled its landmark collaboration with a top universal bank in the Philippines. This venture is set to be the largest bank-wide transformation initiative in the APAC region, encompassing Corporate, MSME, and Retail Banking sectors. This transformative alliance, hinged on Intellect’s cutting-edge solutions, is aimed […]
In a horrifying incident that’s sent shockwaves through the aviation community, an Indian student, Anshum Rajkumar Konde, along with his Filipino trainer pilot, Capt. Edzel John Lumbao Tabuzo, were killed when their two-seater Echo Air Cessna 152 plane plummeted from the sky and crashed in Apayao province in the northern Philippines. Despite frantic efforts to […]
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) have announced their intention to jointly acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) from The Coca-Cola Company (KO). The proposed acquisition, valued at US$1.8 billion (on a debt-free cash-free basis), aims to solidify Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ position as the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler by revenue […]
Ramco Systems, an India-based aviation software provider, has signed an agreement with Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) to deploy its Aviation Suite V5.9 to help the Philippines’ national flag carrier automate and streamline business operations across its network. According to Ramco Systems, the Aviation Suite V5.9 solution will replace Philippine Airlines’ standalone legacy systems. This is […]