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Dogged interest: Corporate buyers unleashed on animal health market
Despite high-profile acquisitions in Singapore’s vet sector, risk of monopoly may be all bark and no bite
Inquirer.net editor Tupas among int’l ‘Icons of Change’ awardees
MANILA, Philippines — Inquirer.net assignment editor and longtime judiciary reporter Ma. Theresa “Tetch” Torres-Tupas was among the journalists honored by Icons of Change in 2026, joining a list that includes BBC World Service correspondent Mike Thomson and award-winning investigative journalist Chris Rogers. Torres-Tupas was recognized as a 2026 Changemaker for Ethical Legal Journalism under the
Huanggang port ready for higher capacity: Tang
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Friday said he's confident things will be smooth at the revamped Huanggang port when it opens on Monday, citing greater capacity at the new facility as well as numerous drills that were carried out over the past few months. Huanggang port will be able to handle 200,000 passengers and 15,000 vehicles per day – up from the current maximum capacity of 65,000 and 12,000 respectively. "That capacity will be utilised on the first day. So, we have full confidence that we can handle the number of passengers and vehicles," Tang told reporters. Maximum manpower will be deployed on Monday to handle those using the port, and other members of the public are urged not to flock there on the first day, the security chief said. The revamped facility will open at 6.30am on Monday. Tang explained that time was chosen after considering that all dual-licence passenger vehicles could make use of the Huanggang crossing during the overnight period. "We chose 6.30am as our opening time – when only vehicles with Huanggang licence plates are permitted. "At this time, the crowd is relatively light, so I believe this is the ideal time for the handover." An official opening ceremony will be held on Sunday. Edited by Edmond Fong
Huanggang port ready for higher capacity: Tang
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Friday said he's confident things will be smooth at the revamped Huanggang port when it opens on Monday, citing greater capacity at the new facility as well as numerous drills that were carried out over the past few months. Huanggang port will be able to handle 200,000 passengers and 15,000 vehicles per day – up from the current maximum capacity of 65,000 and 12,000 respectively. "That capacity will be utilised on the first day. So, we have full confidence that we can handle the number of passengers and vehicles," Tang told reporters. Maximum manpower will be deployed on Monday to handle those using the port, and other members of the public are urged not to flock there on the first day, the security chief said. The revamped facility will open at 6.30am on Monday. Tang explained that time was chosen after considering that all dual-licence passenger vehicles could make use of the Huanggang crossing during the overnight period. "We chose 6.30am as our opening time – when only vehicles with Huanggang licence plates are permitted. "At this time, the crowd is relatively light, so I believe this is the ideal time for the handover." An official opening ceremony will be held on Sunday. Edited by Edmond Fong
Up to 6 million ‘fake’ PWDs? Use of bogus discount cards alarms DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — Individuals who acquired identification cards for people with disabilities (PWD) through illegal means or deception may face possible criminal liability, the chief prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DOJ) warned on Thursday. Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan also warned of sanctions against business owners who unilaterally confiscate, without proper verification or legal
DILG eyes P9-B savings in P15-B fire truck procurement deal
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will procure 1,500 new fire trucks in 2027 at a projected cost of P15 billion to address a shortage in fire-fighting equipment, saying the deal is expected to save the government at least P9 billion. “Across the Philippines, we have fire trucks that
Ombudsman warns public execs vs using gov’t gas for private vehicles
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday warned public officials against using gas allocations meant for government vehicles for their own private cars, saying that a local official was recently dismissed from her post for such a violation. “Acts like this destroy the image of the government,” Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said
PNP looking into reported PH-bound drugs seized in Laos, Thailand
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it is coordinating with foreign authorities to verify reports that separate shipments of illegal drugs seized in Laos and Thailand were allegedly bound for the Philippines.
Haze in Singapore: PSI hits 184 in central region, a new high for 2026
Highest hourly PM2.5 reading to date in 2026 was recorded in the west at 2 am on Oct 9, peaking at 171
Haze in Singapore: PSI hits 2026 high in central region
Highest hourly PM2.5 reading to date in 2026 was recorded in the west at 2 am on Oct 9, peaking at 171