5 dead due to leptospirosis in Bulacan

CITY OF MALOLOS: Five persons died in Bulacan due to leptospirosis, the Provincial Health Office-Public Health (PHO-PH) said on Wednesday.

In a statement, Governor Daniel Fernando said two of the five deaths came from the City of San Jose del Monte, …

Malaysia To Acquire KTMB Passenger Trains Through Leasing Method – Loke

PUTRAJAYA, The government has decided to adopt a new strategy for acquiring passenger train assets for the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) railway network through a leasing method, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He said the leasing method…

‘Just transition’ pushed amid call to stop transport modernization

MANILA: The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has called for the introduction of a Just Transition Bill ensuring fair and equitable process for jeepney drivers and operators affected by the government’s transport modernization program.

In a new…

Elmina Crash: Final Report Before One Anniversary Of Tragedy – Loke

PUTRAJAYA, The final report on the crash of the Beechcraft Premier 1 aircraft in Elmina, Shah Alam, Selangor, on August 17 last year will be released in a few days, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

“The report will be issued in the ne…

Comelec: Guo can’t run in 2025 polls sans TRO

MANILA: Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo cannot seek reelection in the 2025 midterm elections if she fails to secure a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Court of Appeals (CA), stopping the implementation of the dismissal order against he…

Cybersecurity In Power Sector Should Not Be Underestimated – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Cybersecurity is always critical and its importance in the power sector should not be undermined given the implications, said BMI senior power and renewables analyst David Thoo.

He emphasised that the power sector, whether in renewable…

Japan debt watcher upgrades PH’s credit rating

MANILA: Japan’s Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R and I) on Wednesday upgraded its credit rating for the Philippines to A- with stable outlook, citing the country’s macroeconomic stability, high economic growth path, and improvement in fiscal…