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Socio-economic performance high on agenda at 16th NA's first session

Hanoi, April 9 -- The 16th National Assembly is scheduled to hear proposals and verification reports on the draft revised Law on Civil Status, the draft Laws on amendments and supplementations to the ... Read More


Speaker Dy calls on Filipinos to draw strength from heroes' courage

Manila, April 9 -- House Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III on Thursday called on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the courage and sacrifice of the country's heroes, emphasizing that true bravery conti... Read More


Support gov't efforts to protect PH sovereignty, DND urges Filipinos

Manila, April 9 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday called on Filipinos to support the government's efforts to contain threats to its sovereignty and ter... Read More


DBM: 20% cut in non-essential spending to generate up to P25.6-B

Manila, April 9 -- The government will save up to PHP25.6 billion for the whole year following the implementation of a 20-percent reduction in non-essential government spending, the Department of Budg... Read More


National Assembly Chairman chairs meeting to review legal documents

Hanoi, April 9 -- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired the first meeting of the steering committee for reviewing legal documents in Hanoi on April 4. The move followed the Politburo... Read More


Banquet held for senior Vietnamese Party official

Vientiane, April 9 -- Politburo member and Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Vilay Lakhamphong on April 9 hosted a banquet for visiti... Read More


Suspect yields P3.4-M 'shabu' in Taguig

Manila, April 9 -- Authorities seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP3.4 million and arrested a 40-year-old tricycle driver in an anti-drug operation in Taguig City on April 6. ... Read More


BCB reschedules Bangladesh-New Zealand series to conserve energy

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has advanced the match timings for the upcoming home series against New Zealand and the Sri Lanka women's team as part of a national effort to cons... Read More


Nationwide tight security measures taken ahead of Pahela Baishakh; events to conclude by 6 pm

, April 9 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken strict security measures across the country to ensure peaceful and joyful celebrations of Pahela Baishakh (Bangla New Year) as well as the New Year ... Read More


Maha: Guv addresses UNEP meet on reducing plastic footprint

Mumbai, April 9 -- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today presided over a Consultative Meeting of experts on 'Reducing Plastic Footprint' in Mumbai. The meeting was organised by the United Natio... Read More