PH to host FIVB Men’s World Championship next year

MANILA: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball World announced on Wednesday night the selection of the Philippines as host of the prestigious Men’s World Championship next year.

The tournament, featuring the world’s top 32 team…

Easterlies, ‘amihan’ to bring rains over parts of PH

MANILA: Some areas in the country will experience rains due to the easterlies and the northeast monsoon or ‘amihan,’ the weather bureau said Thursday.

Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies will prevail over the Caraga region,…

‘No permit, no exam’ prohibition law has safeguard for private schools

MANILA: A leader of the House of Representatives said Wednesday the law prohibiting the ”no permit, no exam’ policy would relieve disadvantaged students of financial constraints and allow them to focus on their studies despite unpaid dues, while prot…

Solon wants accountability over PCG recruitment of Chinese

MANILA: A House leader on Thursday said Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officials behind the recruitment of Chinese nationals as auxiliary members should face accountability.

Chinese nationals in the PCG undermines the country’s security, especially ami…

WEF forecast on PH economy a milestone toward economic prosperity

MANILA: House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez said the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) forecast that the Philippines can become a USD2-trillion economy in the next decade is a milestone in the country’s journey towards “economic prosperity.”

Dinagat allocates P7-M for development of multispecies hatchery

BUTUAN CITY: To enhance the livelihood of local fishermen through increased production, the provincial government of Dinagat Islands has earmarked a supplemental budget of PHP7 million for the full implementation of Republic Act (RA) 11736.

RA 11736,…

Pangasinan Link Expressway breaks ground

LAOAC: Investment and job opportunities in the province are seen to get a boost as the construction of the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) begins after the groundbreaking ceremony here Thursday.

‘It will serve as a backbone of the province in terms…