February 26, 2024

Hanoi: Vietnam will begin blocking signals for non-compliant 2G mobile phones as part of its broader plan to fully phase out the 2G service this year, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VTA) under the Ministry of Information and Co…

MANILA: The Philippines supports the endorsement of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate’s Framework on Voluntary Actions to address trade-related climate challenges at the World Trade Organization (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in th…

CEBU CITY: Seven malls and two universities in Metro Cebu’s tri-city assured the Commission on Elections (Comelec) of their support to the Election’s Register Anywhere Program (RAP) as the massive registration effort in preparation for the 2025 midter…

CEBU: A high-value drug personality was arrested Sunday night in an operation near a Sikh Temple here, which also resulted in the confiscation of close to PHP11 million worth of suspected shabu.

The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit identified th…

MANILA: An executive of Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday said there is an opportunity for the Philippines to become a leader in cybersecurity through the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

During an online press conference, Phil Rodri…

DUMAGUETE: The provincial government of Siquijor will supply live hogs to Negros Oriental and help it recover from a perceived shortage of pork and pigs in the local markets.

Jaymar Vilos, designated information officer of the Provincial Veterinary O…

MANILA: Oil companies will implement price cuts on fuel products on Tuesday after big-time hikes last week.

Starting 12:01 a.m., Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, Shell, and Unioil will slash gasoline prices by PHP0.70 per liter and diese…

LAOAG: The city government of Laoag renewed its sisterhood agreement with Honolulu County in Hawaii on Monday, targeted to further promote bilateral relations and allow Hawaiian-Ilocanos to rediscover their roots.

Fifteen delegates from the Honolulu …

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has affirmed the sentence of reclusion perpetua (up to 40 years imprisonment) and the PHP2 million fine on a woman guilty of child pornography.

In a ruling written by Associate Justice Mario Lopez, the…

PUERTO: Japanese investors are currently in this city to assess the viability of a project that aims to help cultivate local youths’ interest in science while creating another tourist attraction.

Representatives of GoTo Corporation will engage in dis…

MANILA: Senate Bill No. 2492 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act was unanimously approved in the plenary on Monday to serve as a cornerstone of the country’s maritime policy, protect sovereignty, promote sustainable development, and secure future pro…