Semiconductor industry needs thorough preparations: official

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment (MPI) Tran Quoc Phuong stressed human resources development in the semiconductor industry while speaking at a government press conference in Hanoi on September 30.“This is a new industry in Vietnam that needs…

Coo clinches bronze in Asian Games BMX Racing

Patrick Coo clinched bronze on Sunday in Chun’an to continue the Philippines’ medal tradition in BMX racing of the cycling event in the 19th Asian Games. Coo’s bronze was the seventh for Team Philippines and it came the morning after Ernest John ‘EJ’ …

Obiena nails first PH gold in Hangzhou Asiad with record-breaking leap

As expected, World No. 2 pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena gave the Philippines a gold medal at the 19th Asian Games here on Saturday night, exactly a week since the meet opened. The 27-year-old Obiena cleared 5.90 meters to outclass the competition at …

NPA leader among killed in Iloilo encounter

A ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) was among the three rebels killed during an encounter in Leon town, Iloilo province, an official of the Philippine Army said Sunday. Lt. Col. J-Jay Javines, chief of the 3rd Infantry Division Public Af…

DBM committed to increase Marawi compensation fund – solon

Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman said Sunday he is hoping the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) would live up to its word to increase the Marawi Compensation Fund (MCF) from PHP1 billion to PHP5 billion as proposed in the …

2 Chinese nationals held for gun ban violation

Two Chinese nationals were arrested allegedly for violation of the election gun ban at an eatery in San Rafael, Bulacan on Saturday. In a news release Sunday, Bulacan police director Col. Relly Arnedo said Cao Jie, 35, and Jia Zi Cong, 27, were arrest…

DA urges Calabarzon youth to pursue agriculture careers

The Department of Agriculture – Calabarzon (DA-4A) has launched an information campaign to actively recruit the region’s youth to pursue careers in agriculture so they can contribute to the country’s food management cycle and food security. This is th…