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ADB OKs $1.5-B funding for PH crisis response

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD1.5 billion to help the Philippines fund its whole-of-government response to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices and Middle Ea... Read More


Bangladesh plans national air connectivity grid to emerge as regional aviation hub

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Bangladesh is embarking on an ambitious overhaul of its aviation sector, with the government planning to establish a national air connectivity grid, develop four regional airports a... Read More


Stocks, peso drop amid economic growth concerns

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped to its lowest level of the year on Thursday, and the peso weakened against the US dollar following downgrades to the country's ec... Read More


CCC urges use of coastal cleanup data to improve waste management

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is urging government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to use coastal cleanup data to improve waste-management systems after more than ... Read More


Vietnam, Argentina reap benefits of agricultural diplomacy

Buenos Aires, Sept. 24 -- Amid fluctuations in global supply chains, agricultural trade between Vietnam and Argentina is making notable progress, with Vietnam now becoming the largest importer of soyb... Read More


PNP tightens ground, cybersecurity ahead of ASEAN Summit in NCR

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up security measures on the ground and in cyberspace as the country prepares to host the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in M... Read More


Higher excise taxes sought on luxury motor vehicles

Manila, Sept. 24 -- Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo has introduced a measure to increase excise taxes on high-value automobiles and expand the coverage of non-essential goods, while eliminating... Read More


Rajshahi WASA project: Chinese firm accused of collecting crores through subcontracts

Rajshahi, Sept. 24 -- A Chinese contractor engaged in the Rajshahi WASA Surface Water Treatment Plant Project has been accused of collecting Tk several crore from businesses and individuals through al... Read More


PNP eyes establishment of school emergency alert system nationwide

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it is considering the adoption of a technology-driven platform that will strengthen coordination among law enforcement agencie... Read More


PBBM optimistic about deeper PH ties with Switzerland, Netherlands

Manila, Sept. 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism that the Philippines' relations with Switzerland and the Netherlands would further deepen under the watch of their ... Read More