PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSTHE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P14.045 billion for the pension needs of military retirees. In a statement, the agency said the money would cover their regular pension requirements for July to September.“We are committed to ensuring
COTABATO CITY — Philippine Navy officers and policemen in Tawi-Tawi rescued 15 people while aboard three boats bound for Sandakan, Malaysia, where illegal recruiters promised them high-paying jobs.In separate reports on Sunday, the Naval Forces Western Mindanao and Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region said the
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANA CONGRESSMAN on Sunday said mobile internet access should be a basic service to force telecommunication companies to improve their network speeds.This would also let the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) impose minimum mobile internet speeds, Makati Rep. Luis N. Campos, Jr. said in
The world of precious metals is a fascinating study in economic dynamics, influenced by factors ranging from market sentiment to real-world events.These metals, including gold, silver, and palladium, play crucial roles in industries and are integral to investment portfolios. Their prices are constantly affected by
Blackstone, a leading global private equity firm, is currently engaged in advanced negotiations to acquire a stake in Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the renowned owner of several prestigious playhouses in London’s West End.According to sources familiar with the matter, Blackstone, which manages assets worth over
Additionally, 7,200 new mortgages of 35 years or more were issued to homeowners moving house.If you are one of the many Britons facing this daunting reality, we want to hear from you. Share your story and experiences by commenting below.But it’s not all bad news.
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>In a historic move, approximately 1,500 Tata Steel workers will commence an indefinite strike next month in response to the company’s plans to cut thousands of jobs.This will be the first strike action by UK steel workers in over 40 years, according to
When Flavio Briatore was ousted from Formula 1 in 2009 for his role in the infamous “Crashgate” scandal, it seemed a clear message was sent: the sport would not tolerate actions that compromised the safety and integrity of its competitions. Briatore’s orchestration of Nelson Piquet Jr.’s
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>The pandemic brought business travel to a halt, shifting meetings to virtual platforms like Teams. However, today’s business travel has not only rebounded but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, transforming the industry in unexpected ways.The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector is seeing a
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Unison, the UK’s largest union, is urging the next government to enshrine the right to a four-day work week for all workers, following a vote of support from its members.Representing public service workers, including NHS staff and police, Unison delegates passed a motion
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Octopus Energy has announced it will repay almost the entire cost of the government support provided for its takeover of the failed energy provider Bulb.This move ensures that taxpayers will recover nearly the full amount of the bailout.Bulb, which collapsed in 2021 due
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Government borrowing in May soared to £15bn, the highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, but still below the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast. This figure was £800m higher than in May last year, yet £600m less than anticipated by the OBR.As the