Expanded remote work, flexible setup pushed amid looming oil price hikes
PHILIPPINE lawmakers urged the government and private sector to expand the use of work from home and other flexible work schemes amid an expected rise in fuel prices due to the escalating war in the Middle East.
First batch of repatriation brings nearly 300 Filipinos home since Middle East war erupted
THE FIRST government-facilitated repatriation flight has safely arrived in Manila, the Palace said on Thursday, bringing nearly 300 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and travelers...
Congress’ anti-political dynasty bill risks legalizing dynasties, think tank says
THE anti-political dynasty measure currently under deliberation in Congress risks legalizing dynasties instead of dismantling them, a think tank said, calling it “watered-down” for...
P2B budgeted for repatriated OFWs needing seed capital
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it allocated P2 billion for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) requiring capital to set up businesses should...
Card shortage forces use of provisional permits for alien job applicants
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said on Thursday that it will continue to accept applications for Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) and will...
DoE planning first auction for gas-fired capacity
THE Department of Energy (DoE) is planning to launch the first auction dedicated to gas-fired power generation, with the aim of raising the proportion...
Shares recover on bargain hunting after sell-off
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rebounded on Thursday as investors took advantage of lower valuations following the market’s slide amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The...
Eala to battle Yastremska in the main draw of Indian Wells Open
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA will face a familiar foe in Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine after the latter’s victory in the qualifiers to arrange a Round...
Pinay booters Filipinas suffer three-goal setback against South Korea at AFC Women’s Asian Cup
SOUTH KOREA sent the Philippines reeling to back-to-back losses in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Thursday in Australia, seizing a 3-0 verdict that put the Filipinas in a tight fix in the quarterfinal chase.
PSC and PTA to build Nat’l Taekwondo Center
PHILIPPINE taekwondo’s dream of a home of its own will become a reality before the year ends.
It was made official after the Philippine Sports...
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel
DUBAI/JERUSALEM/ANKARA — Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel early on Thursday, sending millions of residents into bomb shelters as the US-Israel war with Iran entered its sixth day and just hours after moves to halt the US air assault were blocked in Washington.
China ramps up ‘high stakes’ tech race with United States as economic imbalances deepen
BEIJING — China on Thursday vowed to deepen investment in high-tech industries and scientific innovation, framing them as essential to bolstering national security and...