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JC Santos and Bart Guingona on the strange business of being human
Two theater nerds walk into “A Number,” and stage a very complex play
Dizon dismisses claims on Cabinet revamp: ‘Don’t believe those’
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday dismissed reports that he would return as the secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Dizon made the statement when asked to comment on circulating reports of Cabinet revamp in which he would be tasked to lead the DOTr once again. “Kayo naman
The Straits Times to publish special weekly edition in October in support of ReadSG
The effort aims to encourage people to pick up the habit of reading
Heavy rains bring floods to Bukidnon amid weather transition
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Rain from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has flooded Quezon, Bukidnon, as other parts of Mindanao also experienced moderate to occasionally heavy downpours in the past few days. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) expects the rains to persist through October even with El Niño, Justin Navarro, a
BIR: Sara Duterte received income from Davao City in 2023 when she was VP
(1st UPDATE) The Constitution prohibits the Vice President from receiving any other emolument from the government
South Korea to recall ambassador from Ukraine amid POW dispute
South Korea said on Thursday it would recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last month disclosed the prisoner transfer, sparking anger in Seoul, which said it had placed their families in North Korea at risk. The recall also comes days after a media report alleged more than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel,...
Senate OKs bill banning those below 18 years old from social media
Senator Risa Hontiveros offers the only ‘no’ vote, suggesting tiered access by age instead
Lawmakers call for stronger GBA ties
Legislators highlighted deepening integration with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) during their debate in Legco on Thursday on the city's first five-year plan and the Policy Address. Kingsley Wong from the Federation of Trade Unions called on the government to expand the use of healthcare vouchers to more places in the GBA where some Hongkongers live. “While ensuring healthcare quality, priority should be given to areas where many Hong Kong residents settle in,” he said. “At the same time, I suggested relaxing the scope of usage for healthcare vouchers to cover low-risk medical examinations such as colonoscopy and gastroscopy.” Election Committee legislator Thomas So said the SAR should seek support from the central and provincial governments to expand preferential policies for Hong Kong enterprises in the GBA, in a bid to raise the city's appeal for foreign firms. Commercial sector lawmaker Jonathan Lamport voiced support for the government’s plan to look into the possibility of setting up an Economic and Trade Office in Kazakhstan. “In fact, Kazakhstan has already established a solid foundation for cooperation with the mainland and the GBA," he said. "If Hong Kong can enter the market with its unique institutional advantages and professional experience, it can form strong synergy with the mainland to open up a new economic and trade battlefield.” Edited by Edmond Fong
Lawmakers call for stronger GBA ties
Legislators highlighted deepening integration with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) during their debate in Legco on Thursday on the city's first five-year plan and the Policy Address. Kingsley Wong from the Federation of Trade Unions called on the government to expand the use of healthcare vouchers to more places in the GBA where some Hongkongers live. “While ensuring healthcare quality, priority should be given to areas where many Hong Kong residents settle in,” he said. “At the same time, I suggested relaxing the scope of usage for healthcare vouchers to cover low-risk medical examinations such as colonoscopy and gastroscopy.” Election Committee legislator Thomas So said the SAR should seek support from the central and provincial governments to expand preferential policies for Hong Kong enterprises in the GBA, in a bid to raise the city's appeal for foreign firms. Commercial sector lawmaker Jonathan Lamport voiced support for the government’s plan to look into the possibility of setting up an Economic and Trade Office in Kazakhstan. “In fact, Kazakhstan has already established a solid foundation for cooperation with the mainland and the GBA," he said. "If Hong Kong can enter the market with its unique institutional advantages and professional experience, it can form strong synergy with the mainland to open up a new economic and trade battlefield.” Edited by Edmond Fong
DOLE orders work stoppage vs. beauty clinic linked to malpractice case
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a work stoppage order on a beauty clinic in San Juan City linked to a recent medical malpractice case, after labor inspectors found the establishment violating several labor laws.