SHRESHTH GUPTA-UNSPLASHTHE PHILIPPINES seeks to ease e-Visa transactions for Indians, the presidential palace said on Thursday, after a move by some of its Southeast Asian neighbors to offer visa-free entry to travelers from the world’s most populous nation.Easing e-visa processing for India’s 1.4 billion people
ALEXES GERARD-UNSPLASHBy Kenneth Christiane L. BasilioCONGRESS should look at removing land lease limits on foreign investors instead of extending the period to 99 years, a congressman said on Wednesday.The government will keep the power to cancel the land lease contracts with foreign investors in case
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin speaks at a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 13, 2024. — REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINES and Thailand have agreed to expand investment, tourism and food security ties ahead of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s state visit to Manila
PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESHEALTH WORKERS are expected to receive P27 billion in remaining allowances by Friday, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday.In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the allowances would be released even if the Department of Health
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANSENATOR Maria Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos on Thursday called out the Tariff Commission for failing to consult stakeholders on lowering rice tariffs to 15% from 35%, which farmers said threaten their livelihood.“As a commission, you need to consult agricultural stakeholders on tariffs,” she
WORKERS’ groups hold a rally in Manila on May 1, 2023, calling for a wage hike on Labor Day. — PHILSTAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSAN OPPOSITION lawmaker on Thursday called for the abolition of regional wage boards, citing their alleged failure to rule in favor of workers instead
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have announced a long-term network-sharing agreement designed to revolutionise the mobile experience for tens of millions of UK customers. This strategic partnership aims to enhance rural connectivity, improve service quality, and establish a third major network operator to rebalance the mobile
Last Updated on: In today’s business landscape, corporate philanthropy is not just a moral obligation- but a strategic advantage that benefits both companies and society. Corporate philanthropy boasts many advantages ensuring long-term business sustainability.There’s a significant relationship between corporate success and societal well-being; charitable efforts
GILAS PILIPINASAND shock the world Gilas Pilipinas did.Not given much of a chance against a high-powered, seemingly unstoppable Latvia backed by a horde of home supporters, the gritty Nationals defied doubters and delivered a hell of a performance that would go down as one of
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative titled “Building Performance Reimagined.” The visionary project, commissioned by CIBSE and researched by Arup, aims to transform the landscape of building engineering and sustainability.Unlike traditional engineering approaches that focus
Bristol, 17 June 2024 – Renowned adventurer and social media influencer Shana Parmeshwar is embarking on an extraordinary solo journey from Bristol to The Gambia, in support of charity organization STAND. The 35-year-old former pilot, TV presenter, racing car driver, and entrepreneur will be driving
Takara.ai, a leading provider of AI services, has announced the appointment of Marty Legg as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1st, 2024. With over two decades of experience in scaling sales organizations within the cloud and IT sectors, Legg is poised to drive