Stronger SoKor-Manila ties seen
SOUTH Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to Manila next week is expected to boost security, economic, and development ties between both countries, according...
Australian aircraft designer AMSL Aero inks deal with BCDA
BAGUIO CITY — The state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a partnership agreement with Australian zero emissions aircraft designer and manufacturer (AMSL...
SIAP members file CoC in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — Thousands of voters lined up along major thoroughfares in Cotabato City on Thursday morning, while their favored aspirants for local elective...
Philippines eyes chartered flights to bring home Filipinos from Lebanon
THE PHILIPPINE government on Thursday said it was preparing chartered flights to bring home Filipinos from war-torn Lebanon, as it announced a ban on the deployment of workers there.
Seasoned political figures seek Senate comeback
PROMINENT politicians allied with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. formalized their bids for the Senate on the second day of registration on Wednesday.
Philippines’ Taal volcano shoots plume of steam, but alert level low
THE PHILIPPINES’ Taal Volcano near the capital region erupted on Wednesday, spewing a plume of steam that was more than 2 kilometers (1.24 miles)...
Civil society acts as government procurement ‘watchdog’ — World Bank
THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT must increase the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in monitoring its procurement process to help prevent misuse of state funds,...
Lawmakers ask Roque to surrender
EX-PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson Herminio “Harry” L. Roque, Jr. should surrender to authorities after the Philippines’ top court dismissed a plea seeking to void a House...
20,000 cybersecurity gaps found
THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday said it has identified and addressed 20,144 vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity systems of government...
Ilocos Norte under calamity state
BAGUIO CITY — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Ilocos Norte, through Provincial Resolution No. 341-2024, in an emergency session Tuesday placed the province on a...
PHL’s first ELV dismantler set up
THE COUNTRY’S first end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility was established in Mexico, Pampanga to drive the responsible handling of automotive waste, according to Toyota...
Marikina sports dev’t program eyed
A CONGRESSMAN on Wednesday said she’s looking to establish a “comprehensive” sports program in Marikina City to bolster Philippines’ chances to earn more gold...