Feisty kitten survives more than two days trapped under pile of debris

The sounds of a kitten crying drew the Good Samaritan to the neighbouring property in Surrey. Following the cries along the fence line she came upon...

DOTr to continue tie-up with OVP to fund ‘Libreng Sakay’

MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is eyeing a continued partnership with the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to continue its ‘Libreng Sakay (free ride)’...

PH affirms ‘strong adherence’ to UN convention on child rights

Operations back at Changi’s T4 this month: PH budget airlines

MANILA – Those traveling between the Philippines and Singapore via low-cost carriers AirAsia and Cebu Pacific (CEB) should head to Changi Airport Terminal 4 beginning Sept....

IRR on adoption of digital payments ready in few weeks: DBM

MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is well within the timeline of drafting the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Executive Order (EO) 170,...

Queen Elizabeth’s death reopens debates on monarchy in Australia

ANKARA – The death of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has ignited debate in Australia over the future of the monarchy in the country. Right...

Google, Meta fined $72M for unauthorized personal data gathering

SEOUL – The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) on Wednesday slapped a combined fine of 100 billion won (USD71.9 million) on Google and Meta Platforms for collecting...

OVP debunks fake news on VP Sara’s ‘daily use’ of pres’l chopper

MANILA – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) refuted on Wednesday accusations and remarks circulating online about Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged daily use of a...

Should you vote early in the 2022 midterm elections? 3 essential reads

As political campaigning for the midterm elections is ramping up, millions of voters are considering how they should cast their ballots on Nov. 8, 2022. In...

P962-B earmarked for LGUs support in 2023

MANILA – The Department of Budget Management (DBM) has allocated around PHP962.2 billion for the local government units (LGUs) nationwide in 2023 to boost their capabilities and...