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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

(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 …

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 …

The brand’s collaboration with the French fashion line features chic pieces made from linen Global apparel’s Spring Collection gets a Parisian touch Uniqlo announces the launch of the Uniqlo and Comptoir des Cotonniers 2024 Spring/Summer Collection on March 22. This collaboration combines Uniqlo’s LifeWear essence with Comptoir des Cotonniers’ refined …

What is a woman? Kim Lato, owner, founder and CEO of online retail store Kimstore  As part of International Women’s Day celebrations last March 8, I as well as fellow members of the Women’s Business Council Philippines were asked the following question: What is a woman? Because as we know, …