PH, India to boost economic ties via tech summit

MANILA: The Embassy of India in the Philippines on Tuesday launched the first India-Philippine Tech Summit (IPTS) to help boost economic and strategic partnership between the two countries through the use of digital technology.

In his speech during t…

Decisive action vs. erring NFA officials shows Marcos admin’s resolve

MANILA: House of Representatives leaders on Tuesday commended the Marcos administration’s strong resolve in going after erring officials of the National Food Authority (NFA).

Preventive suspensions have been issued to 139 NFA officials and employees …

Overseas Vietnamese in Australia optimistic about bilateral cooperation prospects

Melbourne: Overseas Vietnamese in Australia have expressed their optimism about stronger cooperation between the two countries, especially after the ongoing official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The Vietnamese government lead…

DOT urges Region 8 hotels, restos to seek Muslim-friendly tag

Leyte: The Department of Tourism (DOT) has encouraged hotels and restaurants in Eastern Visayas to seek Muslim-friendly status to fit the Muslim lifestyle travel segment.

In a gathering here on Tuesday, DOT Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar…

Downward trend on rice prices expected amid peak harvest

MANILA: Consumers may expect a downward trend in the price of rice amid the peak-harvest season, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

The DA issued the statement on Tuesday following the reported rice inflation which hit 23.7 percent in F…

Liberalization to make PH education competitive – Korea exec, CHED

MANILA: The Korean Chamber of Commerce-Philippines (KCCP) on Tuesday expressed support for the proposed constitutional amendment that would allow more foreign investments in Philippine education, as it would help colleges and universities become more …

Drone light show to be performed over Ha Long Bay this summer

Quang Ninh: The Ha Long Carnival 2024 will be a highlight among 186 tourism promotion programmes and events to be held in the northern province of Quang Ninh this year, during which a drone light show will be performed over UNESCO-recognised Ha Long B…