LAWMAKERS are urging Congress to put into the front burner two measures that will benefit about 800,000 public-school teachers: a bump up in their salaries, and making permanent their teaching supplies’ allowance.
TOKYO—The world is largely relying on North Korean and Russian media for information about the unusual train journey of leader Kim Jong Un to meet with President Vladimir Putin at a space facility.
It’s been years since I used a tablet as I prefer writing on my phone or laptop for heavier workloads. I like phones because I can use them with one hand and they’re obviously more portable.
THEY say good things come to those who wait, and if you decide to hold off getting the Tecno POVA 5, which I reviewed last month, well, you are in luck because the brand just released an upgraded version of an already incredible budget gaming devic...
Women entrepreneurs must be given the opportunities to harness the power of digital technology that will enable them to become more productive and at the same time expand their markets.
WHAT happens when you mix a madiskarte housewife, a komedyante daddy with a penchant for dad jokes, a talented gaming enthusiast, and a digital-age romantic looking for kilig?
Pangasinan just opened another showcase of its rich cultural heritage and history—the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum. Rightfully housed in the historic Casa Real in the heart of Lingayen, the capital town of the province, the provincial mus...
MALAY, Aklan—In today’s digital era, every tourist, whether local or foreign, looking for a blissful vacation in the Philippines, could not think of the best place to enjoy this tropical island than in Boracay.
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY (DLSU) and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) have inked a three-year linkage in social entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
THE United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) that will enhance the Philippines’s capacity to deli...
Say goodbye to Apple's Lightning cable! Apple is adopting the widely-used USB-C connector, complying with the European Union's common charging rule. USB-C means faster charging, high-speed data transfer, and more.
STRONG economic fundamentals, the soon-to-be implemented Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), and a thriving tech ecosystem headlined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. call for new investments during the 10th Asia Summit of the Milken Institute in Singapo...
LEADERS of the House of Representatives assured the public on Wednesday that there will be no reenacted budget next year as the House Committee on Appropriations ended its deliberations for the proposed P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget on time.
MARITIME and academic experts from India have suggested that Manila and New Delhi explore possible joint oil and gas exploration offshore, possibly in the West Philippine Sea.
HAVE you noticed that the Philippine maps sold in bookstores or published in government websites do not indicate the West Philippine Sea and Philippine Rise?
THE Philippine government is mulling over subsidizing the commercial rollout of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine in the future—assuming those under trial are proven effective, a high-ranking agriculture official said.
EIGHT out of 10 Tesda graduates are employed, but most of them earn below minimum wage, drawing concern from a senator who once headed the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday it has approved a $303-million loan for an infrastructure project that is expected to reduce flood and climate risks and protect people and livelihoods in three major river basins in the Philippines.
In a bid to accelerate the government’s electrification program, the Department of Energy (DOE) is now crafting the best way to auction unserved areas to interested microgrid system providers (MSPs).
SUBSCRIBERS Identity Module registration establishes only the ownership of the SIM cards for purposes of readily determining accountability when electronic fraudsters use them to commit cybercrimes.
As September marks the beginning of the Christmas season in the Philippines, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas welcomes the –Ber months with a “Pre-Holiday Sale” where those who want to get a head start on their holiday plans can get big savings on room stays a...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Vice Chairperson of the Senate National Defense Committee, criticized the series of reported harassments by China, further escalating tensions, particularly in the disputed waters of Ayungin Shoal. He pointed...
MASPETH, NEW YORK – On the solemn day of September 9, 2023, New York State District 30 Assemblymember Steven Raga stood in solidarity with the Maspeth community in a poignant ceremony held at Maspeth Memorial Park, a hallowed ground nestled at t...
The House of Representatives on Monday opened plenary deliberations on House Bill 8969, or the proposed Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) Pension System Act–a priority bill of the Marcos administration.
Department of Education (DepEd) Bureau of Curriculum Development Director Jocelyn Andaya on Monday denied any “political pressure” over the move to change the term “Diktadurang Marcos” to “Diktadura” in the Araling Panlipunang ...
Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army troops on September 8 formally concluded the three-week “Exercise Carabaroo” that enhanced participating units’ interoperability in multination combined arms teams.
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Ambulance and fire truck sirens wailed outside as Elsie Rosales stripped linens from king-sized mattresses at a beachfront resort in Lahaina.
THE campaign of the national athletics in the 19th Asian Games and Season 2 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Esports Bakbakan will be discussed in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum which resumes Tuesday.
LEKUNBERRI, Spain—Portuguese veteran Rui Costa sprinted to victory in the 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, while American Sepp Kuss retained the overall lead of the three-week race on Sunday.