Australia eyes elevated ties with PH on economy, agri, defense

MANILA: Australia is seeking a ‘new level of engagement’ with the Philippines in various areas of cooperation such as economy, education, agriculture, and defense, Malacañang said on Friday

The commitment was made by Australian Prime Minister Anthony…

Bicol police chief cites courage, resilience of women officers

MANILA: The police chief of Bicol on Friday recognized the extraordinary achievements and capabilities of women, particularly the uniformed police officers in the region.

Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, Police Regional Office 5 (PRO-Bicol) chief, led the kic…

Senate to proceed with RBH 6 discussions with higher education sector

MANILA: The Senate subcommittee tasked to handle the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution has invited more resource persons from the higher education sector as it resumes discussions on the Resolution of Both Houses …

Vietnamese tourism sees positive recovery

Hanoi: Vietnam welcomed more than 3 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2024, up 68.7% year-on-year, and equivalent to 98.5% of the figure recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the General Statistics Office.

Loca…

Gov’t to beef up response capabilities vs. forest fires

MANILA: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said it is looking to develop response capabilities that will allow the country to adequately respond to forest fires and other similar incidents.

OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, in a state…

EU funds construction of Bangsamoro chief minister office in Tawi-Tawi

MANILA: The European Union (EU) is funding the construction of the Bangsamoro chief minister’s satellite office in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi as part of its support for the ongoing peace efforts and transition in the region.

The EU and the Bangsamoro governme…

2.1K Siargao students get over P8.6-M gov’t aid

MANILA: At least 2,150 college students from Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte received educational assistance in two-day payout activities held from Feb. 29 to March 1.

Each of the students received PHP4,000 cash aid through the Assistance to Indi…