The Philippines is sharing its expertise in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry with Uganda as officials of both countries recognized the importance of South-South cooperation in helping developing countries unlock their potential for growth. The Philippine government on Saturday concluded the hosting of the Benchmarking Experience focused on the …
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Marcos to always work to boost PH-China ties
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the Philippine government will always work to strengthen its relations with China, after Beijing displayed what he called a “solid gesture of friendship” and donated over 20,000 metric tons (MT) of fertilizer to the country. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian turned …
Read More »Judge in last De Lima drug case inhibits self
THE judge in the last illegal drug case standing between former senator Leila de Lima and her freedom from detention inhibited himself after he was accused of conflict of interest. Judge Romeo Buenaventura of Branch 256 of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) granted the motions for inhibition filed by …
Read More »Marcos: Diversify export portfolio
STRONG GROWTH TRAJECTORY. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his speech during the International Trade Forum on Thursday, June 15, 2023, says dynamic innovation will be at the heart of the transformation and growth of the exports industry. Joey Razon President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday unveiled a six-year plan to …
Read More »Marcos to stay as Agriculture chief until ‘systems are all in place’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will continue to stay at the Department of Agriculture (DA) as he wants to ensure “systems are all in place.” Speaking to reporters after the ceremonial turnover of urea fertilizers from China, the President said that he was waiting for volunteers for the top DA …
Read More »Tolentino: PH needs 10 doctors for every 10,000 Filipinos
Senator Francis Tolentino has emphasized the need for the country to have a more accessible health program as doctor shortage remained as one of the main concerns in the Philippines. In his speech during the 93rd National Assembly of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines in Baguio city, …
Read More »Albay eyes permanent relocation of residents in 6-km danger zone
Albay is considering permanently relocating residents who lie within the six-kilometer radius of Mayon Volcano’s permanent danger zone, Gov. Edcel Greco Lagman said Thursday. “This perennial problem has to stop,” Lagman said in Filipino during a televised briefing. “We experience this every three or four years. Permanent resettlement is really …
Read More »PNP to deploy 22,000 cops for SONA in July
Over 22,000 cops will be deployed for the upcoming State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July, the Philippine National Police said Thursday. Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo, PNP National Capital Region Police Office Director, has been assigned to lead Task Force SONA to secure the …
Read More »DepEd eyes distribution of e-learning carts to 5,000 schools this year
To strengthen its efforts to integrate technology into learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) will provide e-learning carts to thousands of schools this year. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “We will be giving out e-learning carts to schools this year,” DepEd Undersecretary and Spokesman Michael Poa said in a …
Read More »Economic team woos SG firms to invest in Maharlika
SHOWCASING PH ECONOMY. The economic team, led by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno (third from left), holds the seventh Philippine Economic Briefing in Singapore on June 15, 2023 at the Fullerton Hotel to showcase the country’s robust growth and new investment opportunities. Other members of the economic team who attended the …
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