Yoon says 2,000 is minimum increase in med school admissions

SEOUL: President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday said 2,000 is the minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions, ruling out any adjustment despite a prolonged walkout by junior doctors.

Yoon made the remark during an address to the nation as the s…

Drowning, road mishaps mar Lent observance in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY: The Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol) reported on Monday that the observance of Holy Week in the region was generally peaceful, although marred by isolated incidents of drowning and vehicular mishaps.

“The success of this year’s security…

Traffic accident fatalities decline 15% in Q1

Hanoi: Traffic accidents killed 2,723 people nationwide in the first quarter of this year, a decline of 484 people or 15.1% year on year, said the Traffic Police Department.

During the three-month period, 6,550 traffic accidents were reported across …

Albay entrepreneur spills beans on how to brew success

DARAGA: Dubbed the “second largest consumer of coffee in Asia,” the Philippines, without a doubt, is a country of coffee aficionados.

Whether it is an instant pick-me-up in the morning, a quick afternoon brew to break the monotony, or an after-dinner…

PM congratulates Khmer community on Chol Chnam Thmay 2024

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a letter of congratulations to Khmer people, monks and nuns on the occasion of their traditional New Year festival Chol Chnam Thmay 2024.

On behalf of Party and State leaders, the PM extended his greetin…

PHLPost launches int’l letter-writing contest for young people

MANILA: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) through the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) invites the students aged 15 and below to participate in its 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People to str…

Millions of aquatic species released to regenerate fisheries resources

Hanoi: Localities across the country released millions of aquatic species on the first day of April to regenerate fisheries resources, marking the 65th traditional day of Vietnam’s fisheries sector (April 1, 1959-2024).

At the Tran De fishing port in…