Source: PALAFOXby Patricia B. Mirasol, ProducerA renowned urban planner said that improved infrastructure, good governance and transparency are key to achieving a first-world Philippines. “We may have the best plans in the world, but if we don’t have good institutions to implement them, we’ll never make
MEMBERS of a military detachment stationed aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the West Philippine Sea, March 29, 2014. — REUTERSBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES should temper its expectations from negotiations with
FREEPIKBy Ashley Erika O. Jose,ReporterTHE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday downplayed the recent data breach involving its own system, but experts raised alarms about the state’s weak cyberdefense.“The extent of this recent breach, it is not that big,” Information and Communications
MORE THAN 160 Chinese nationals who worked for POGO Zun Yuan Techonology, Inc. were deported on May 14, 2024. — PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-ORGANIZED CRIME COMMISSIONBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES’ Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said it is looking into more offshore gaming operations across
Cigarettes are seen during the manufacturing process in the British American Tobacco Cigarette Factory (BAT) in Bayreuth, southern Germany, April 30, 2014. Picture taken April 30, 2014. — REUTERSCOTABATO CITY — Law enforcement agents on Monday foiled an attempt by smugglers to deliver P2.6
CONCEPTUAL PHOTO of new Senate building. — PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday said the construction work for the new Senate building in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City has been delayed by 852 days due to rising costs.The delays were
WANGXINA-FREEPIKTHE PHILIPPINE government should speed up plans to boost worker adaptability to artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid job losses, a senator said on Wednesday.In a statement, Senator Emmanuel Joel J. Villanueva said AI could make work life easier and lift productivity.But the Labor department should
BETH MACDONALD-UNSPLASHTHE COUNCIL for the Welfare of Children on Wednesday said a national action plan has been approved that would level up the protection of Filipino children, including the most vulnerable.The plan, developed with state agencies, civil society, children and development partners including the United
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION FACEBOOK PAGETHE COMMISSION on Higher Education (CHED) should be empowered to police colleges and universities and ensure their compliance with educational standards, a congressman said on Wednesday.CHED’s regulatory power should be modeled after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) ability to
REUTERSCOTABATO Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza has ordered strict surveillance, monitoring and an information campaign to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the province.The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) is set to conduct more random blood testing on hogs in different towns
Last Updated on: INTO Oregon State University (INTO OSU) has introduced an innovative employment programme called “Jump Start” for international students, enabling them to secure on-campus jobs before even arriving in the United States.This pioneering programme will benefit all international students at Oregon State University
Small business owners are facing uncertainty as the upcoming election draws near. With concerns about the impact on their employees and potential changes to employment law, many are looking for resources to help them navigate these changing times. The HR Dept, a leading provider of