Manila – In a thrilling semifinal at the 40th Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open, second seed Alberto Lim Jr. emerged victorious over No. 6 Nilo Damian, setting the stage for a final clash with unranked Filipino-American Andre Ilagan. The eve…
Baguio City – In a successful job fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Baguio City’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO), many job seekers like Shaira Carlon found employment opportunities. The event, held at Porta …
Manila – The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have embarked on a significant digital infrastructure collaboration with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish data centers with a combined capacity of around 500 me…
Manila – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has introduced Senate Bill 2493, aimed at amending the 57-year-old Republic Act 4670 or Magna Carta for Public School Teachers. This move is an effort to address the evolving challenges faced by educators in the Phi…
Several member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, have decided to significantly reduce their oil production in the first quarter of 2024. The group announced a volunta…
Manila – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced plans to implement a fare hike for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) next year, aimed at reducing government subsidies and reallocating funds to other projects. This move is part of th…
Northern Mindanao: persons with HIV-AIDS can lead normal family lives if they adhere to their treatment regimens, according to the Department of Health – Northern Mindanao (DOH-10). Dr. Wellaflor Kindom-Brito, the infectious disease cluster head of DO…
Manila – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is in the process of creating guidelines to encourage the development of halal industry-related activities. This initiative aims to establish halal hubs across the country, catering to the growing…
Lapu-Lapu City – Residents of Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu province will soon have easier access to affordable rice through the ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ program. Mayor Junard Chan announced a new initiative to bring the staple food directly to households via a m…
Manila – In a move to strengthen the Development Bank of the Philippines’ (DBP) capital and enhance its role in the country’s socioeconomic development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed an Executive Order (EO) adjusting the bank’s dividend…