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NEDA: Easing charter restrictions on higher education to attract FDIs

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- Easing foreign ownership restrictions enshrined in the constitution will lead to more foreign direct investments (FDIs) coming in the country, an official of the National Economic a... Read More


DFA pays tribute to 'admired diplomat' Lauro Baja Jr.

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday expressed its condolences to the family of former Ambassador Lauro Baja Jr., describing him as an "admired diplomat and a devoted p... Read More


BI foils entry of Belgian 'terrorist', companion into PH

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- Immigration authorities prevented a Belgian national who is a suspected terrorist and his companion from entering the country via the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In ... Read More


PBBM extends financial aid to wounded soldiers

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday personally handed over special financial assistance to 12 soldiers who sustained injuries last month while fighting the militant Dawlah I... Read More


CHED launches admission, retention research amid high attrition rate

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday launched a research initiative to assess the admission system and retention of students in select state universities and colleges... Read More


Bill on health, welfare protection program for waste workers pushed

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- Deputy House Speaker and Las Pinas City Rep. Camille Villar on Monday urged her colleagues to pass a bill seeking to protect and provide health and financial assistance to waste wor... Read More


Prelate: Celebrate God's love as V-Day, Ash Wednesday coincide

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- A prelate on Monday called on the faithful to have a "meaningful date with God", as Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday both fall on Feb. 14 this year. "It is a nice day to celebrate... Read More


PNP: PH crime rate drops 27.6% from Jan. 1 to Feb. 10

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The country's crime rate has dropped by 27.63 percent from Jan. 1 to Feb. 10 this year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame,... Read More


DILG, civic group ink pact on teletherapy for kids with disabilities

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and a civic organization signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at assisting children with disabilities (CWDs), ... Read More


20 cops feted for service as peacekeepers in South Sudan

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) feted on Monday its 20-member contingent who served as peacekeepers of the United Nations (UN) in South Sudan. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda J... Read More