Britain must stick to its plan to stop selling new full hybrid cars without a plug from 2030 or risk a “catastrophic misstep” that undermines its net zero ambitions, the motoring group Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK) has warned. The Department for Transport (DfT) will ban the
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PHOTOBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza and Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReportersPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s move to reorganize the National Security Council (NSC), which saw the removal of Vice-President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio and former presidents, is seen as necessary, security analysts said,
BW FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita Austria called for more pre-deployment assistance programs, particularly for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) based in Canada and boost their employment credentials to help them secure quality jobs in the country.“Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita Austria noted
REUTERSMANILA is keen on exploring more healthcare sector partnerships with India with its modern facilities and institutions especially those offering liver transplants, a Philippine envoy said citing the need to ensure Filipino workers in India get affordable medical assistance.“Citing the Philippines’ own repute as a
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINE government should establish a prisoner transfer program with other countries in a bid to bring Filipinos incarcerated abroad back, allowing them to serve their prison sentence in their home country, a lawmaker said on Sunday.Party-list Rep. Marcelino C. Libanan
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Health (DoH) late on Saturday said firework-related injuries this holiday season have breached the 700-mark.DoH has recorded 771 cases from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2, 27.6% higher than the cases during the same period last year.Most injuries were caused by
EVENING_TAO-FREEPIKTHE National Electrification Administration (NEA) is pushing to attain 94% electrification rate for remote households in 2025 through its partner electric cooperatives across the country.In a statement on Sunday, NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano C. Almeda said that the state-owned corporation remains optimistic about achieving its
BUCORTHE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) ordered the relief and preventive suspension of four personnel from the national penitentiary, including its Acting Commander of the Guards, following a stabbing incident inside the compound in Muntinlupa City that claimed the life of one prisoner and injured two
THE Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has cut the fuel price for its mail delivery vehicles to P67 per liter (L) from the previous P107 per liter to reduce expenses.The adjustments were made after a series of contract reviews and negotiations, Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos
DAVAO CITY — Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chair Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno expressed optimism on the economic outlook for Mindanao in 2025, citing key growth drivers this year.“The economic outlook for Mindanao in 2025 is cautiously optimistic. After navigating the challenges of 2024, including
BW FILE PHOTODAVAO CITY — The incoming 2025 midterm elections will be crucial for the future of Davao Region and the entire country, Regional Development Council 11 (RDC 11) co-chairperson Arturo M. Milan said in an interview.Mr. Milan said for 2025, Davao region is expected
COTABATO CITY — The remains of the four fatalities had been transported late Saturday to their homes in Maguindanao del Norte from Davao City.Mayor Lester S. Sinsuat and barangay chairperson of Tamontaka, Bai Ivy Rose S. Sinsuat, had initially extended essential support to the families