Davao del Norte – An 18-member Chinese business delegation expressed interest in investing in various development projects in the cities and municipalities of Davao del Norte’s 2nd District on Thursday. The delegation, representing diverse business se…
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Philippines to Reestablish Embassy in Helsinki Amid Strengthening Ties with Finland
Manila – The Philippines is set to reopen its embassy in Helsinki, Finland, in a bid to foster increased cooperation and engagement. This announcement was made by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) during the Finland National Day reception held i…
Senate Majority Leader Calls for Inquiry on Philippines’ Response to Rising Respiratory Illnesses
Manila – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has officially filed Senate Resolution No. 874, which aims to initiate an inquiry into the Philippines’ readiness to combat the increasing cases of respiratory illnesses. The resolution, presented on Thu…
BOC Confiscates P42.4 billion in Smuggled Goods
Manila – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reported the seizure of PHP42.4 billion worth of smuggled goods from January to November 24 this year. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, during a briefing on Wednesday, announced that this figure is double the…
Senate Approves ‘No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act’
Manila – The Senate has ratified the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,” as finalized by the Bicameral Conference Committee. Senator Chiz Escudero, who led the call for ratification, confirmed that the reconciled version of the bill has gained suppo…
Mindanao State University Marawi to Reopen with Enhanced Security Measures
Marawi City – Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus in Marawi City is preparing to resume classes next week, following the December 3 blast that resulted in fatalities and injuries among mass attendees. MSU president Basari Mapupuno, in a memo r…