Vietnam targets top 8 globally for IPv6 usage in 2024

Hanoi: The Ministry of Information and Communications has set a target of increasing the usage of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) to 65-80% by the end of this year, bringing Vietnam into the top 8 for IPv6 usage in the world.

Converting to IPv6, t…

Davao family court orders Quiboloy’s arrest

MANILA: The Davao Regional Trial Court Branch 12-Family Court has ordered the immediate implementation of an arrest warrant against Apollo Quiboloy and five others for child abuse and sexual abuse.

The Davao RTC earlier issued a warrant of arrest aga…

Bacolod City delivers water to El Niño-hit households

BACOLOD CITY: The city government here has initiated the ‘Patubig Sa Barangay’ to provide supply to households with limited or dried-up water sources due to prolonged dry weather brought by El Niño.

Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Wednesday it…

Tacloban airport to reopen runway 4 p.m. Wednesday

TACLOBAN CITY: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is eyeing to reopen the Tacloban airport runway by 4 p.m. Wednesday after hours of emergency repair.

CAAP Eastern Visayas area manager Danilo Abareta said the overlaying of asphalt…

Pimentel calls for ‘work break’ during extreme heat

MANILA: As temperatures soar to record highs across the nation, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on the government to adopt measures implemented by other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in safeguarding wo…

Face-to-face classes in Negros Oriental canceled

DUMAGUETE CITY: Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria declared on Wednesday the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools due to the extreme heat induced by the El Niño phenomenon.

The declaration came amid publ…

Guv urges Bulakenyos to be cautious to prevent heat emergencies

CITY OF MALOLOS: Governor Daniel R. Fernando reminded Bulakenyos on Wednesday to keep hydrated, bring an umbrella when going outside, and wear comfortable and lightweight clothes to avoid experiencing heat emergencies including heat cramps, heat synco…