Thursday, October 2, 2025

Tag: COVID-19 pandemic

Bollywood’s Aamir Khan nearly retired during COVID-19 pandemic

By Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES - Indian superstar Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood's highest-grossing actors, said he was on the verge of retirement during the...

INCLUDES $200 PER LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS: Japan plans new stimulus package

By Takaya Yamaguchi and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO- Japan is considering spending 13.9 trillion yen ($89.7 billion) from its general account to fund a new stimulus...

TO MEET CAPEX TARGET: India mulls relaxing spending limits

By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI- India is considering the relaxation of quarterly spending limits to ensure it does not fall short of its capital expenditure...

Promise of cruise tourism 

FOLLOWING the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Subic Bay seized the initiative to revive its previously lucrative cruise tourism.  More than a year ago, the Port...
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Cebu quake death toll rises to 72

The death toll from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that...

IMF cuts PH 2025-2026 growth forecasts to 5.4% and 5.7%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward its...

At least 69 dead from Cebu quake; Marcos mobilizes search, rescue efforts

AT least 69 persons died from a magnitude 6.9...

Govt scrambles to restore power, stabilize prices, keep lifelines open

Cebu province is struggling to restore power, secure food...
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