MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun intensified inspections of buses and public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide in preparation for the Holy Week travel surge. On Sunday, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II ordered all regional directors to implement a nationwide roadworthiness inspection protocol. According to Mendoza, coordination with local … Read more
PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) acting chief LtGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered strict monitoring and intensified intelligence-gathering to help deter terrorism-related recruitment and training in Mindanao. Nartatez said they are constantly coordinating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the country’s intelligence community. He said strict monitoring is regularly done to preempt … Read more
KFC Indonesia Parent Company Reports Meaningful Losses in 2024 Jakarta — april 24, 2025 — KFC Indonesia is facing significant financial losses, according to a recent report. The parent company, PT Fast Food Indonesia Tbk, is dealing with rising net losses, a drop in revenue, and store closings. Where these challenges emerge, the company is … Read more
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said it plans to acquire more sophisticated missile systems, warships and multi-role fighter jets to complete its air and missile defense integration program. The acquisition plan was outlined by AFP chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. during his participation in the Raisina Dialogue in New … Read more
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has intensified its campaign against vote-buying and the misuse of government resources in the run-up to the May 12 elections. Through a resolution, Comelec expanded the powers and functions of the Committee on Kontra-Bigay, integrating strict guidelines to curb electoral violations. Source link
LAS VEGAS — One of China’s largest tutoring companies is stepping up efforts to bring its domestic experience to the U.S. market after taking a blow from Beijing’s unprecedented crackdown on the for-profit education sector. TAL Education Group, which already has three physical campuses in California and one in Washington, launched a learning tablet targeting … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has unveiled ten key recommendations designed to empower Americans to prioritize their health and well-being in 2025 and beyond. These evidence-based guidelines focus on practical lifestyle changes that can significantly improve physical and mental health, while also emphasizing environmental responsibility and the importance of reliable health details. 1. break … Read more