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Spring/Summer 2027 Shanghai Fashion Week kicks off
Spring/Summer 2027 Shanghai Fashion Week kicks off
Hontiveros: Ukrainian firm that sent funds to CALE88 possibly linked to money laundering
Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros on Friday claimed that a Ukrainian company that remitted funds to Cale88 Foods Corporation, one of the listed business interests of Vice President Sara Duterte"s husband, Manases Carpio, was possibly involved in money laundering.
2 homegrown technologies advance toward wider use in South Luzon
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two locally developed technologies for weather monitoring and waste management are moving closer to wider commercial and institutional use following agreements signed during a regional innovation summit on Oct. 8. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Mimaropa said the agreements, signed during the 2026 South Luzon Innovation and
Over 160k already sign up for Huanggang e-channel
The Immigration Department said more than 160,000 people have registered for the “collaborative inspection” automated channels at the redeveloped Huanggang port ahead of its opening on Monday. Under the co-location arrangement that features a "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" model, travellers can complete both Hong Kong and mainland immigration procedures in a single stop. At a press briefing, assistant immigration director Jacky Wong said SAR travellers only have to present either their HKID or home-return permit when going through the automated channels, but they should still bring along both documents. He said more than 160,000 Hong Kong residents had completed the registration on the department's mobile app as of noon on Friday since it was rolled out three days ago. The figure is expected to climb after the redeveloped port opens, Wong added. He called on residents to complete the registration in advance so as to enjoy a convenient boundary-crossing experience. Travellers can also register on-site, Wong said, and his department will arrange sufficient staff for assistance. “We find that the process is smooth and fast. The time for enrolment only takes seconds. We think that it will not affect the whole clearance process.” Authorities said overall clearance time will be slashed from approximately 30 minutes to just five minutes. They also said they will deploy manpower in a flexible manner and arrange additional staff to ensure smooth operation at the round-the-clock port. Edited by Edmond Fong
Over 160k already sign up for Huanggang e-channel
The Immigration Department said more than 160,000 people have registered for the “collaborative inspection” automated channels at the redeveloped Huanggang port ahead of its opening on Monday. Under the co-location arrangement that features a "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" model, travellers can complete both Hong Kong and mainland immigration procedures in a single stop. At a press briefing, assistant immigration director Jacky Wong said SAR travellers only have to present either their HKID or home-return permit when going through the automated channels, but they should still bring along both documents. He said more than 160,000 Hong Kong residents had completed the registration on the department's mobile app as of noon on Friday since it was rolled out three days ago. The figure is expected to climb after the redeveloped port opens, Wong added. He called on residents to complete the registration in advance so as to enjoy a convenient boundary-crossing experience. Travellers can also register on-site, Wong said, and his department will arrange sufficient staff for assistance. “We find that the process is smooth and fast. The time for enrolment only takes seconds. We think that it will not affect the whole clearance process.” Authorities said overall clearance time will be slashed from approximately 30 minutes to just five minutes. They also said they will deploy manpower in a flexible manner and arrange additional staff to ensure smooth operation at the round-the-clock port. Edited by Edmond Fong
NIA adjusts irrigation plans as El Niño threatens Bicol farms
LEGAZPI CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol is adjusting planting schedules and irrigation strategies to help farmers cope with potential water shortages as El Niño threatens agricultural production. NIA Bicol Regional Manager Guadencio John De Vera said the agency is monitoring river conditions, particularly water discharge, to guide farmers on when to
Palace denies hand in Mark Villar's move to majority, hits Alan Cayetano
Malacañang on Friday rejected Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's claim that the Marcos administration played a role in Senator Mark Villar's recent transfer to the majority.
Malaysia budget: healthcare boost, Malay businesses to get more public projects
Malaysia’s government will boost spending on social welfare while maintaining subsidies to rein in the cost of living under its 2027 Budget unveiled on Friday, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to shore up public support while under pressure to call for an early general election. Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) has suffered bruising defeats in a series of state elections since December, as voters expressed disapproval of his administration’s failure to deliver on promises of reforms, which had...
Why SB19 joined Senate push to open global paths for Filipino creatives
P-pop icon SB19 leads local artists rallying behind a new Senate bill that aims to break down travel and visa barriers for Filipino creatives
Albay mayors give ALECO ultimatum to solve persistent power interruptions
The electric cooperative attributes the outages to ongoing national-funded substation upgrades, promising Phase 1 completion in 2026 amid rising public frustration over their unreliable services