REUTERSTHE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to declare a “food security emergency” risks being leveraged to increase rice imports, warned a former lawmaker, fearing such a move could undermine local farmers and destabilize the agriculture sector.Former Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand R. Gaite said in a
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOLEADERS of the House of Representatives called for a congressional inquiry into the widespread posting of false and harmful content on social media platforms, emphasizing the need to safeguard digital safety while upholding freedom of speech.In a resolution filed by seven congressmen on
THE National Housing Authority (NHA) has teamed up with Bayad Center, Inc. to allow beneficiaries to settle their housing amortizations in 7-Eleven branches across the country.Through the partnership, the agency said in a statement that NHA beneficiaries may settle their financial obligations faster and fully
A passenger wears a mask as she arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City. — REUTERSSAN MIGUEL-led New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is investigating the alleged unfair treatment of baggage porters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the private operator of
MAYABANK.PHTHE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) and digital bank Maya Bank, Inc. have recently inked an agreement to enhance electronic payment systems for the Bureau’s operations.In a statement over the weekend, Customs said the memorandum of agreement (MoA), signed on Dec.19, “outlines the integration of Maya’s
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBAGUIO CITY – Two more cases of Firework-Related Injuries (FWRI) were reported in the Cordillera Region as of Saturday, bringing the total to 10 since government health authorities began tracking these cases on December 21.The new cases are from Abra and Apayao, while
Match on Monday(Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok)8 p.m. (9 p.m. Manila time) — Thailand vs Philippines(Semifinal Leg 2)AFTER breaking a 52-year winless streak against Thailand, is a breakthrough finals stint in Southeast Asia’s centerpiece football tournament up next for fearless Philippines?That’s certainly the agenda as the Filipinos
ALEX EALA — FACEBOOK.COM/ALEXEALAA GRAND SLAM main draw qualification for the first time, another pro and title and an entry to the Top 100.Alex Eala has locked her eyes on those goals for 2025 after a year marked by triumphs and heartbreaks, near hits and
FILIPINO student-athletes from the National Academy of Sports (NAS) achieved remarkable success at the 2024 US Open Table Tennis Championships in Las Vegas, with Grade 7 Khevine Khieth Cruz from Tondo, Manila, and Grade 8 Liam Zion Cabalu from Quezon clinching gold in the Under-13
Typically, any match featuring Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant would translate to compelling hoops. And, in terms of sheer drama, their meeting yesterday did not disappoint. Compared to the bulk of their previous encounters, however, there was a major difference: The two future Hall of
Email is one of the most important means of communication for healthcare workers, however, while communicating sensitive patient information there are certain HIPAA rules to follow. If protected encrypted data is not implemented, Organisations could suffer from increased risk of data breaches, fines, and loss of
For many gamers, the default experience in a video game just doesn’t cut it anymore. You know that feeling—you’ve cleared every level, defeated every boss, collected 1,000 meaningless trinkets, and now you’re stuck staring at the dreaded “100% complete” label. Where to next? Enter modded gaming