PBBM: Call for Mindanao separation ‘grave violation of Constitution’

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday opposed the call to separate Mindanao from the Philippines, saying it is a ‘grave violation of the Constitution.’

‘The new call for a separate Mindanao is doomed to fail, for it is anchored on a f…

Solon sees bamboo industry contributing $3.5-B to PH economy

MANILA: Senator Mark Villar said Wednesday it is high time to push the development of the bamboo industry, which is expected to contribute USD3.5 billion to the Philippine economy.

Villar made this remark as he pushed for the enactment of Senate Bill…

SMC consortium ready to elevate NAIA to ‘world-class standard’

MANILA: San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced its readiness to take on the modernization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after its SMC SAP and Company Consortium’s financial offer was deemed the superior among three bidders during …

Marcos attributes progress in labor market to robust economy

MANILA: The robust Philippine economy has played an essential role in improving the employment situation in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday.

Marcos made the statement, as he welcomed the increase in employment rate in Dec…

CDO sees millions in income during Chinese New Year celebration

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The city’s support for Chinese New Year festivities is expected to bring in millions of pesos for local businesses.

In an interview on Thursday, John Asuncion, head of the Oro-Trade Investments Promotion Center (Oro-TIPC), said t…

PH open to collab with China, other nations to address hacking: DICT

MANILA: The Philippines welcomes possible collaborations with other countries like China to address hacking attempts on government websites, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy said Thursday.

‘We are open to working with …

Oceana to aid N. Samar’s marine preservation efforts

TACLOBAN: Environmental group Oceana pledged to help Northern Samar province preserve its marine ecosystem in four island towns.

In a meeting Thursday, key officials of Oceana and the provincial government agreed to generate baseline data to ‘unravel…