Taiwan offers full agri scholarship to 50 Cagayan students

TUGUEGARAO CITY: Taiwan’s representative in the Philippines, Wallace Chow, has offered a full scholarship program for 50 students in Cagayan province.

Chow, representing the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO), offered the s…

Amazon to join Dow Jones Industrial Average, replace Walgreens

ISTANBUL: Amazon.com Inc. will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), S and P Dow Jones Indices announced Tuesday.

“Reflecting the evolving nature of the American economy, this change will increase consumer …

US hopes Quiboloy to ‘face justice’ for crimes soon

MANILA: The United States Embassy in Manila on Wednesday has expressed confidence that the embattled Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy will ‘face justice’ amid the various charges hurled against him before a US court.

The embassy…

P20 hike in BARMM minimum wage takes effect Feb. 28

MANILA: Minimum wage earners in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will get an additional PHP20 in their salaries effective Feb. 28.

In a social media post on Wednesday, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) reported …

Quang Ninh’s beauty introduced to Clipper Round World Yacht Race’s sailing teams

Quang Ninh: Members of sailing teams competing in the 2023-2024 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, have joined numerous sightseeing activities and cultural exchanges in Ha Long Bay of Quang Ninh province after docking at Ha Long International Cruise …

SPD: No truth to escape of 3 inmates

MANILA: The Southern Police District (SPD) on Wednesday denied the circulating text message and audio recording about the alleged escape of three inmates from detention facilities within its jurisdiction.

“The actions taken by our intelligence operat…

DOJ bent on taking legal action vs. alleged cyanide fishing in WPS

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said it is determined to take action against the supposed cyanide fishing in the Bajo de Masinloc also known as Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)

In a statement, Justice Secretary …