PTRI eyes local fabric for gov’t workers’ uniforms 

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) has expressed wishes that local fabrics will become a choice material for the country’s…

PH records 5.45M int’l visitors in 2023

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said a total of 5,450,557 tourists and guests visited the Philippines in 2023, well above its 4.8 million target…

South Korea’s Jeju Air opening direct flights to Puerto Princesa

PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – Jeju Air, touted as South Korea’s first and largest low-cost airline, will open its direct…

Germany proposes a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

LONDON – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has underscored the critical need for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian…

Pope calls for global ban on surrogacy

ROME – Pope Francis on Monday called for the practice of surrogate motherhood to be banned worldwide. …

South Korea bans dog meat trade 

ISTANBUL – The South Korean Parliament on Tuesday passed a law that will ban the breeding, butchering, distribution…

Unemployment further dips to 3.6% in November 2023

The country’s unemployment rate dipped to its lowest level in November last year, while employment reached its highest…

DTI vows to lure in more investments producing high-quality jobs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) which is responsible for generating jobs in the country, has vowed…

How the first Charter Change proposal started in 1997

By Severino C. Samonte Did you know that the first proposal or move to amend or…

Former NPA rebels commit to help gov’t anti-insurgency efforts

By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – Five years ago, former New People’s Army rebel “Ka Iyong”…