18 guns turned in Maguindanao provinces, Cotabato City

COTABATO CITY – The military’s campaign against loose firearms in the Maguindanao provinces is making progress, with the turning in of 18 assorted firearms and a 60mm mortar tube from civilians and local officials, the Army said Wednesday.

‘This is …

Sarawak Allocates RM22 Mln To Chinese Aided Schools

KUCHING, Sarawak has allocated RM22 million to Chinese Aided primary schools and secondary schools in the state this year.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the allocation for the primary schools has increased to RM12 million, comp…

Chiz: 2025 nat’l budget to be passed in Senate by early December

Manila: Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday said the Senate expects to approve the proposed 2025 national budget before Congress adjourns on Dec. 20 and brought to Malacañang to be signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr….

RHB IB: Data Centres A Catalyst For Malaysia’s Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Data centre (DC) investments are a catalytic enabler for raising Malaysia’s economic complexity and advancing its position on the technology ladder, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

In a research note, RHB IB highlighted that the…

Remulla meets with top Timor-Leste execs over POGOs, Teves

Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has met with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta and other top officials to warn the possible entry of Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators (POGO) into their country, and the extradition case of forme…

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Announces Global and UK Casualty Promotions

BOSTON and LONDON, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced it has named Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite to its Global Underwriting Office for Casualty and Healthcare and promoted Charlotte Behar to succeed Caroline as Head of Casualt…

Japanese fugitive linked to POGOs falls in QC

Manila: Police arrested a 36-year-old Japanese fugitive allegedly linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) based in Cambodia.

In a report Wednesday, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr…