Multilingual mastery should be the new focus of colleges – solon
MANILA: A lawmaker on Wednesday said colleges and universities should focus on producing more graduates with multilingual mastery, particularly in European and Asian languages, to offset the “waning edge” in English.
Bohol Rep. Kristine Alexie Besas …
China denies funding destab efforts in PH
MANILA: China denied funding any destabilization effort in the Philippines amid speculations that the ‘trolls’ attacking government officials over their stance on the West Philippine Sea might be on Beijing’s payroll.
Senator JV Ejercito earlier decr…
Troops in Negros, Panay told to be mindful of own security
BACOLOD: Troops of the Philippine Army under the 3rd Infantry Division (ID) have been reminded to be always on alert while on travel during the Christmas break.
‘As you embark on Christmas leave, I urge everyone to be always mindful of your security …
Romblon town ‘depopulating’ hogs; DSWD starts indemnifying raisers
ODIONGAN: The Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) here targets to complete the ‘depopulation’ of pigs in the last of three barangays infected by African swine fever (ASF) by Thursday, while local hog raisers are looking forward to receiving their Depar…
Davao solon cited as outstanding public servant
DAVAO CITY: Davao 1st District Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte vowed on Wednesday to prioritize community service and ensure human security after the awards he recently received recognizing him as an outstanding public servant.
‘The recognition of my office’s …
Ilocos Norte power coop goes after delinquent consumers
LAOAG: The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative has started to impose stricter measures against delinquent consumers and has issued around a hundred demand letters to collect from erring clients.
Acting general manager Cipriano Martinez, in a press conf…
BSP likely to keep policy rates unchanged in next few months
MANILA: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is unlikely to cut policy rates in the next few months as it remains watchful on possible supply shocks, BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said.
“I think we’re unlikely to cut rates in the next few months. We…