Government agencies overseeing Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have agreed to enhance the passenger experience, including the deployment of immigration personnel during peak hours at the country’s main gateway. On Wednesday, June 11, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Bureau...
The Duterte camp failed to disqualify two of the judges of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC I) to adjudicate on the jurisdiction challenge filed by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense lawyers. Former president Rodrigo Duterte at his initial appearance...
The Mister International Organization announced on June 9 that it has appointed pageant luminary Josh Yugen as its new Vice President for Global Partnerships and official Board Member. Yugen, the founder and CEO of House of Yugen and publisher of the Dubai-based Xpedition Magazine, will work...
A generous contract, international travel, and the option to reside in the MGI penthouse in Bangkok — these are among the perks which Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza will enjoy as she begins her whirlwind reign as Miss Grand International 2024. While her tenure lasts only five months, her...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it is partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to launch a three-year project to identify hydropower potential sites and boost the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) strategies. In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, the DOE...
Emirates has launched a complimentary coach service for its economy class passengers flying to and from Clark International Airport, effective Tuesday, June 10, to enhance convenience and accessibility for travelers. In a statement, Emirates said the complimentary shuttle service will connect...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱1.3 billion to support the ongoing implementation of the Electronic Gates (E-gates) Project in major international gateways across the country. “The DBM already released the budget allocation for the E-gates Project for...
The Philippines will receive a $500-million loan, or about ₱27.9 billion, from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support efforts to make the local agriculture sector more sustainable through 2030. ADB agriculture, food, nature, and rural development sector office senior director Qingfeng Zhang...
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest $1.5 billion, or about ₱83.8 billion, through a five-year farming program aiming to improve rice productivity and low-carbon rice production across Asia and the Pacific (APAC), including the Philippines. This is part of the multilateral...
Following the Philippines’ inclusion in a global list of the 10 worst countries for workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) defended the country’s labor record, citing ongoing reforms and recent milestones as proof of progress in upholding workers’ rights. Labor Secretary...
The prosecution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has submitted to the Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC I) the seventh batch of evidence against former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity of murder in The Hague, Netherlands. ...
As regulations tighten and public spaces become increasingly smoke-free, the tobacco industry is pivoting its strategy, investing heavily in "next-generation" nicotine products. From heated tobacco to oral pouches, the goal is to satisfy adult consumer demand for nicotine while adapting to...
