Full implementation of early voting for vulnerable sectors OK’d

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday the early voting hours policy for the members of the vulnerable sector in the 2025 midterm elections would be implemented nationwide.

Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the decision …

Sabah Govt Closely Monitoring, Reviewing GISBH Operations

The Sabah government, through the Sabah Islamic Affairs Coordination Committee (JaPHEIS), is closely monitoring and reviewing the operations of GISB Holdings (GISBH) Sdn Bhd to determine whether it is associated with any prohibited or deviant belief…

Gov’t begins preparations for mandatory speed limiters in PUVs

Manila: Ranking transportation officials have started drafting the guidelines to enforce mandatory speed limiters in public utility vehicles (PUVs).

In a statement Friday, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II s…

Balai Seni Negara Showcases Remarkable Krystal Valley Installation

The public is invited to experience and explore the remarkable topographical installation, Krystal Valley, created by artist Jun Ong, at the Balai Seni Negara from Sept 13 to Nov 11.

Krystal Valley is the eighth series in the Hanya Satu exhibition,…

PhilHealth: P654-M benefits distributed to cancer patients

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has distributed PHP654,000,000 worth of benefits to cancer patients so far.

PhilHealth Quality Assurance Group Vice President Francisco Soria Jr. said Friday the amount has served 7,475…

Police Arrest Seven Members Of GISBH Remaja Pembela Ummah Group

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has arrested another seven individuals suspected of being linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) to assist in an investigation into human trafficking.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razar…

Japan keeps interest rates steady at 0.25%

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to keep its policy interest rate steady at 0.25 percent, according to an official statement on Friday.

The bank underlined that the Japanese economy has recovered moderately but some weaknesses still remain.

The BoJ …