Photo of Philippine’s attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the “the largest human image of an organ,” March 16, 2024./Video grab from Department of Health Facebook page MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines officially broke India’s world record for the “largest human lung formation” in time for this year’s …
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NEDA: Open Access bill to boost internet connectivity at lower costs
The passing of the Open Access in Data Transmission bill will allow for more affordable and better quality internet connection, the National Economic and Development Authority said Friday, March 15. Speaking on the sidelines of the forum “The Future of the Philippine Connectivity,” NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan stated that …
Read More »Czech backs PH on sea issues
WALKING IN PRAGUE. President Marcos (second from left) is flanked by (from left) Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual as they walk to the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic on the second day of his …
Read More »Marcos returns to Manila after diplomatic tour to Germany, Czech Republic
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos arrives at Maharlika Presidential Hangar, Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on March 16, 2024. (The STAR / KJ Rosales) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has wrapped up his three-day state visit to Germany and Czech Republic after …
Read More »Marcos signs law prohibiting ‘no permit, no exam’ policy in schools
President Marcos signed into law Republic Act 11984, or the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act” that mandates all public and private schools to allow disadvantaged students with unpaid tuition and other school fees to their take periodic and final examinations without required permits. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. A …
Read More »Gov’t urged to favor mass transit over elevated toll roads
At a Glance “A well-designed mass transit network, including efficient bus rapid transit (BRT) systems, light rail transit (LRT), and metro systems can significantly move more people and reduce congestion by drastically reducing private car usage, while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.” Worse, elevated toll roads prioritize …
Read More »PH eyes pharma-medical device ecozones within 2024
(File photo) MANILA — The Philippines is eyeing to launch the pharmaceutical-medical device (pharma-dev) economic zones within 2024, with four locations across the country already under consideration. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso Panga said PEZA is now in the site …
Read More »PBBM: Germany, Czechia trips created opportunities for cooperation
BACK HOME. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his arrival speech at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Saturday (March 16, 2024) following his working visit to Berlin, Germany and state visit to Prague, Czech Republic. Marcos reported the outcomes of his successful back-to-back trips, including investment opportunities. (PNA photo …
Read More »Marcos invites Czech defense companies to aid PH armed forces’ modernization
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — President Marcos has invited Czech defense companies to submit proposals to the Philippine government and participate in the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) amid ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Marcos said this as …
Read More »PBBM meeting Blinken amid incursions in WPS
As Marcos downplays Xi orders for China to prepare troops BERLIN—President Marcos said he will meet with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Manila on Tuesday (March 19) as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation amid the ongoing incursions of China in the West Philippine Sea. “The …
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