Congressman urges gov’t to upgrade cybersecurity systems
THE GOVERNMENT should urgently address cybersecurity inadequacies in the network systems of various agencies to thwart any more data breaches in the future, a...
SC affirms Comelec decision junking Tulfo’s disqualification case
THE SUPREME Court (SC) has affirmed a Commission on Elections (COMELEC) decision junking a petition to disqualify Senator Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo when he...
Philippines, US, Japan and Australia likely to collectively act versus China
THE PHILIPPINES, United States, Japan and Australia are expected to come up with a collective military and cybersecurity action to deal with China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, political analysts said at the weekend.
Congress told to scrap ‘lowest bidder’ rule in gov’t procurement law
LAWMAKERS should buck the “lowest bidder policy” while considering changes to the country’s Procurement Act to ensure that the government does not get short-changed by contractors, economists said at the weekend.
Marcos says gov’t infra projects to cause traffic woes
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Sunday appealed for the public’s patience as his government pursues infrastructure projects that could worsen traffic congestion in...
Lawmaker bats for rainwater-catching facilities
THE RISK of water scarcity in the summer months, especially due to El Niño this year, has magnified the urgency to pass measures for...
Traders urge PHL-China cooperation
THE FEDERATION of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called for strengthened cooperation between the Philippines and China, urging the governments...
Workplace safety from heat urged
EMPLOYERS are urged to protect their workers from heat stress as summer temperatures reach dangerous highs due to El Niño, a lawmaker said on...
Mayor’s POGO connection probed
THE PRESIDENTIAL Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said on Sunday that multi-agency investigations are underway to determine the alleged involvement of a mayor in Tarlac...
Cop, soldier busted for gun sale
COTABATO CITY — A policewoman and her boyfriend who is an Army corporal both landed in jail for selling firearms in Pigcawayan town, Cotabato...
Marcos consults public on traffic
AHEAD of Wednesday’s multi-agency traffic summit to be held in San Juan City, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. called on the public on Sunday...
Cooperation with South Korea, Philippines important for regional security, says Japan’s Kishida
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday he wanted to cooperate with neighbors South Korea and the Philippines and even engage...