The government is considering scrapping a deal with a foreign contractor over its sluggish rollout of the free internet program in the country. West Philippine Sea Presidential spokesman Harry Roque admitted that the government was dismayed with the slow implementation of the free internet access...
On World Press Freedom Day, student journalists condemned the attacks against the press and trumped-up charges against media workers. (Ted Aljibe / AFP) In a statement, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) slammed anew the shutting down of ABS-CBN and charges against Rappler CEO...
Malacañang has kept its distance from the profanity-laced comment of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. against the lingering presence of Chinese ships in local waters. Chinese vessels spotted at the Julian Felipe Reef on March 27, 2021 (Photo courtesy of National Task Force for the West...
More government precautions are being planned to avert the spread of the deadly coronavirus surge in India to the Philippines. The government is studying whether or not to expand the travel ban to other countries with high passenger traffic from India in a bid to limit the spread of the...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has likened his “friend” China to an ugly “oaf” who keeps on forcing its way into Philippine waters. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. (DFA) Locsin made this comment via Twitter shortly after the Philippines announced that it has...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) said on Monday, May 3, that the clinical trial on the use of Ivermectin as a treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will involve patients with "non-severe” or those with mild to...
To all Filipino researchers, it’s your time to shine. The Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) has started accepting Monday, May 3, research and development (R&D)/science and technology...
President Duterte has vowed to protect press freedom but also appealed to media practitioners to uphold truth, fairness, accuracy, and transparency. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang) On the observance of World Press Freedom Day Monday, May 3, the President recognized the vital role of a...
The Philippine government on Monday announced that it has protested the “shadowing, blocking, dangerous maneuver, and radio challenges” made by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels conducting legitimate maritime patrols and training exercises in the...
Except logistics The logistics sector is the lone silver lining in the domestic real estate market in this pandemic as all others are experiencing all-time high vacancy rates, according to a leading property management and consultancy firm. “The current overall the vacancy levels across...
Eton Properties Philippines Inc. is looking to meet rising demand for small office space which is on the rise due to the unique situation arising from the pandemic. “While demand for office spaces took a dip last year because of the pandemic, the latest trends suggest a rising demand on a...
Diane Querrer graduation photo taken in 2019 PTV news anchor and television host Diane Querrer added another feather to her cap when she finished the Master in Business Administration (MBA) program at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. "Finally, after a year of delay...
