PBBM to innovators: Harness power of science, tech to aid PH dev’t

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on Filipino innovators to maximize the ‘transformative power’ of science and technology as part of their contribution to the country’s development.

In a speech delivered by Executive Secretary Luca…

Ilocos Norte gears up cloud seeding operation

LAOAG: At least 50 bags of sodium chloride weighing 25 kilograms each and a helicopter of the Philippine Airforce are on standby on Tuesday while waiting for the perfect timing to conduct cloud seeding operation in drought-hit Solsona town.

‘All is s…

Lawmaker suggests classifying use of deepfakes as form of terrorism

MANILA: A lawmaker on Tuesday suggested classifying the use of deepfake technology that threatens national security as a form of terrorism.

In a press conference, Lanao del Norte Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo said the deepfake content that made Presid…

C. Visayas solo parents urged to secure identification cards

CEBU: Solo parents should register for their identification cards through their local government units for faster and easier processing of their benefits, a social welfare official said on Tuesday.

Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Depa…

SSS-Urdaneta set to collect P375-K from non-compliant employers

Pangasinan: The Social Security System (SSS) branch in this city is set to collect about PHP375,000 from four delinquent employers following the holding of the simultaneous nationwide Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign on Tuesday.

“The RA…

EDOTCO-ZETA IOS CONNECT KG SUNGAI KELIT TO OUTSIDE WORLD

RAUB, EDOTCO Group Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with Zeta IOS to deliver rural connectivity in Malaysia, has closed the Internet gap for some 150 residents of Kampung Sungai Kelit here.

The installation of of fixed wireless access point (FWA – using ra…

SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTORAL ROLL FOR MARCH 2024 OPEN FOR REVIEW – EC

PUTRAJAYA, The Supplementary Electoral Roll for March 2024 (DPT BLN3/2024), which was verified and gazetted today, is now open for review for 30 days until May 29.

Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said the electoral roll con…