Resilience gap threatens Philippine growth as typhoons intensify
THE Philippines can sharply reduce the economic toll of typhoons and floods by overhauling how it designs, procures and verifies public works — turning disaster resilience from a planning assumption into a measurable obligation, analysts said.
US Indo-Pacific chief vows to advance ties in the region to boost stability
THE head of US forces in the Indo-Pacific said Washington aims to deepen military ties among nations in the region to bolster the ability of American forces to ward off threats and maintain peace.
Chinese allowed visa-free entry
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said that the Chinese national can now enter the Philippines visa free starting Jan. 16, for those...
DoJ names 4 state witnesses
THE Justice Department has officially named individuals expected to provide crucial information to support ongoing investigations into the multibillion-peso flood control project scandal, as part...
Cebu landfill victims to get aid
THE Philippine government said it is taking steps to provide aid for the victims of a deadly trash slide at a landfill in Cebu...
BIR, TikTok expand tax education
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is in talks with social media platform TikTok to expand digital tax education and voluntary compliance, as part...
Bill seeks tripartite jobs body to boost employment
A MEASURE establishing a tripartite body to tackle unemployment and underemployment was filed in the House of Representatives last month, as recent government jobs...
No contingency plans yet as US halts immigrant visas, ambassador to the US says
THE Philippine government has not drawn up contingency measures should the United States suspend visa processing for Filipinos, Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel G....
BCDA extends John Hay Golf’s interim management
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has extended the interim operations and maintenance contract of John Hay Golf in Camp John Hay.
“Extending the...
Philippines seeks to block access to Grok on child safety concerns
MANILA — The Philippines is moving to block Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok amid concerns about its ability to generate sexualised images, including content...
Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise
MANILA — The Philippines and Japan signed two defense pacts on Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces to exchange supplies and services, with both countries...
Tropical Depression Ada maintains strength; Storm Signal No. 1 up in a dozen areas
Tropical Depression Ada has maintained its strength as it moves near Eastern Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...