Integrated flood approach needed
THE GOVERNMENT would have to undertake an integrated approach with various agencies to solve the country’s chronic flooding woes, a congressman said on Sunday,...
Closure of remaining POGOs urged
THE DEPARTMENT of Interior and Local Government (DILG) should ramp up its efforts to close Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), a congressman said on...
Palace opens Baguio museum
THE Presidential Palace on Sunday opened a museum in a mansion built to be the seat of power of American governors during the Commonwealth...
900 free Wi-Fi spots activated
THE UNITED Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have activated 900 Wi-Fi spots across 450 new locations...
Public Wi-Fi expansion sought
A CONGRESSMAN on Sunday urged the government to fast-track its expansion of public Wi-FI infrastructure nationwide to help boost digital connectivity, supporting economic growth.
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Philippines’ ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia
MANILA - Former Philippines mayor Alice Guo, accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering more than 100 million pesos ($1.79 million), arrived...
Poland open to joining Manila in military exercises in South China Sea
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter
POLAND is open to participating and observing joint military exercises with the Philippines and its allies in the South...
Ex-Mayor Guo to return to PHL after Indonesia arrest
DISMISSED Bamban Mayor Alice L. Guo was expected to arrive in Manila on Thursday evening after her arrest in Indonesia, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin...
Banana growers bat for PHL-SoKor trade deal to keep Korean market
THE PILIPINO Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) on Thursday pushed for Senate concurrence in a free trade agreement (FTA) with South...
New Marcos press secretary wants ‘active role’ in messaging in South China Sea row
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s new communications chief vowed to take an active role in the administration’s messaging efforts including those involving the West...
Integrated land use-flood management plan may fix chronic flooding
THE PHILIPPINE government should tie the various land use programs of each local government unit into a consolidated regional plan as part of efforts...
One in three Filipino voters value competence — survey
A THIRD of Filipino electorate values competence when voting for candidates, a survey of Insightspedia found.