THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Monday raised the alarm over the reported spread of counterfeit identification (ID) cards meant for persons with disabilities (PWDs), calling it a serious affront to their dignity and rights.In a statement, CHR said the fake IDs undermine the
ABOITIZ CONSTRUCTION, Inc., the construction arm of the Aboitiz group, said it hired 145 candidates in its nationwide Recruitment One-Stop-Shop (ROSS) this year, it said on Monday.“Many of the successful candidates are now deployed in Aboitiz Construction’s project sites in Batangas, Tarlac, Cebu, and Surigao
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said that it has certified 173 projects as of late December for green-lane treatment and endorsed them to the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI).“Right now, we have certified, as of Dec. 20, 173 projects with a total project
PHILSTARTHE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said the passenger fuel surcharge will remain unchanged in January.The passenger and cargo fuel surcharge setting for domestic and international flights will remain at Level 4, it said in an advisory.It added that the applicable conversion rate for the fuel
DPWHTHE PHILIPPINES obtained $5.67 billion worth of official development assistance (ODA) this year, which it applied to big-ticket flagship infrastructure projects, the Department of Finance (DoF) said.In a statement on Monday, the DoF said the ODA was sourced from 12 financing agreements to support infrastructure,
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterHOG production is expected to expand next year with farmers attracted by strong market prices, as their risks are increasingly mitigated by the impending African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine rollout, an industry group said.“Next year, hog production will grow.
“Iknow the path that must be chosen, but this is bigger than before.” This lyric from Moana 2’s original soundtrack “Beyond” perfectly captures Moana’s realization that her journey is more significant than she initially understood. In much the same way, the Philippine tax system stands
Klender: The Must-Have App for Busy UK FamiliesWith the new year just around the corner, there’s no better time to get organized and start fresh. That’s where Klender comes in. After years of development and collaboration with Dutch families, the family calendar app is finally
Hope Spring eCards, a UK-based water charity, has launched a collection of Hanukkah eCards just in time for the holiday season. As families around the world prepare to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, this unique opportunity allows individuals to not only share heartfelt greetings
Fuel Ventures, one of the UK’s most prominent venture capital funds, has announced the closure of a £20 million investment round backed by key Chinese investors, including the Shijingshan Industrial Fund and Zhongguancun Development Group. The deal underscores the UK’s appeal as an emerging destination for
BJØRN KRISTENSENTHAILAND stands in the way but gritty Philippines doesn’t shiver at the thought of dealing with its multi-titled rival in its quest for a maiden trip to the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup finals.After posting a fighting 1-1 draw with Vietnam and semifinal-clinching 1-0 verdict
MAPUA CARDINALS — NCAA/ANGELA DAVOCOLTHE Mapua Cardinals were rewarded with a pair of foreign trips for their NCAA Season 100 feat.The bonus came just a couple of weeks after the Cardinals ended their 33-year championship wait with a magnificent title conquest that was capped by