New David Bowie EP marks first anniversary of death, 70th birthday
FANS of David Bowie were able to mark the first anniversary of his death on Tuesday by listening to a new EP from the “Space Oddity” star called No Plan.
Isabela’s Bambanti Festival
FOOD, MUSIC, AND SCARECROWS — these are just some of the things that a visitor to Isabela will see if they visit during the province’s Bambanti Festival which will take place from Jan. 25 to 29. This year’s theme: Isabela Para Sa Daigdig (Isabela for the Universe). Among the festival’s wide array of activities are the province-wide Giant Bambanti (Scarecrow) Showcase; the Bambanti Street Dance and Showdown Competition; the Bambanti Musical Street talent showcase; the Inabraw cooking contest; the Hip Hop Boy Group Dance Competition; the Search for Bambanti Festival King and Queen; and an Agri-Ecotourism Exhibit and Sale.
World Bank GDP growth outlook for select economies
THE PHILIPPINES began 2017 with World Bank and S&P Global Ratings growth forecasts that top those of most other emerging economies in the next three years. Read the full story.
Philippine trade, factory output year-on-year performance
MERCHANDISE TRADE will remain a drag in the calculation of the country’s economic growth, as export receipts contracted in November 2016 while the import bill continued to increase. Read the full story.
Vehicle sales, January – December 2016
AUTO sales grew 24.6% in 2016, sustaining a run of double-digit growth for the industry, automakers said. Read the full story.
Net satisfaction with the national administration
THE ADMINISTRATION of President Rodrigo R. Duterte maintained its “very good” net satisfaction rating among Filipinos half a year into his term despite noticeable drops in Metro Manila and among the “masa,” according to a new Social Weather Stations (SWS) report. Read the full story.
