New PNP chief eyes 5-year ‘smart policing’ dev’t plan

MANILA: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil is looking into the creation of a five-year development plan on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other modern technologies as part of smart policing strategies.

In…

SEVEN RTB PROJECTS IN JOHOR EXPECTED TO BE READY AHEAD OF SCHEDULE – EXCO

KOTA TINGGI, Seven Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects, costing RM1.6 billion, in Johor have been implemented this year and are expected to be completed in 2027, which is earlier than orginally planned.

State Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Co…

LandBank sees rise in online investors

MANILA: State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) said more Filipino retail investors have utilized digital investment platforms to invest in retail treasury bonds (RTBs).

In a statement on Tuesday, LandBank said it sold significantly more on…

KPDN LISTS 22 ITEMS UNDER MAXIMUM PRICE SCHEME FOR AIDILFITRI

NILAI, The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has listed 22 items under the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Aidilfitri which will be implemented from April 5 to 19.

Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the items includ…

PAL to launch nonstop flights to Seattle, revive Japan routes

MANILA: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday announced the launch of nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle in the United States starting October 2.

In a press conference, PAL president Stanley Ng said the airline chose to launch Sea…

GOVT ALWAYS STRIVE TO TACKLE HIGH COST OF LIVING, CARTEL ISSUES – PM ANWAR

PUTRAJAYA, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the government is continuously striving to address the cost of living issues by taking various steps, including tackling cartels to reduce the price of imported rice.

He said that th…

Bicol farmers receive aid via DAR projects

LEGAZPI: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) continues to assist different agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) in Bicol to enhance crop productivity, reduce production costs, and improve incomes.

In an interview on Tuesday, Niriza B…