Roque upbeat on business deals with South Korea

TRADE Secretary Cristina Roque is upbeat on the seven private-sector deals signed on March 5 at the Philippines-Korea Business Forum in Manila. “These agreements demonstrate how strong diplomatic ties translate into concrete economic gains. Through the Philippines-Korea FTA (free trade agreement), we are creating the conditions for more investments, deeper industrial cooperation and better opportunities for Filipino … Read more

DPWH to deepen ties with private sector; to establish “green lane” for legitimate contractors

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is strengthening its partnership with the private sector to help rebuild public trust in government and attract more investment to further boost the economy. Public Works Secretry Vince Dizon on Thursday said that the move formed part of the DPWH reform agenda for all … Read more

Muslims worldwide begin Ramadan with fasts ranging 12 to 15 hours

This year, Muslims around the world will fast for approximately 12 to 15 hours a day during Ramadan. In the Northern Hemisphere, fasting hours will lengthen as days grow longer, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they are expected to gradually shorten. As the global Muslim community prepares to begin Ramadan on either Feb. 18 or … Read more

Chinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic ski slopes, amid rising political tensions with Japan

At the same time, the Winter Olympics in Italy have drawn fresh attention to skiing, giving China’s snowy northeast an opening to attract skiers who might otherwise head to destinations like Hokkaido prefecture. Bookings from China to Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo are forecast to plunge 62% in the first two months of 2026 from a year … Read more

NVizcaya boosts agriculture with P348M for roads and irrigation

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The provincial government here has earmarked an initial P348 million for farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems, high-value crop development and related projects to boost the agriculture sector. Citing a report from Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) officer Absalom Rizal Baysa, Gov. Jose Gambito said these resources are being channeled into agriculture to fast-track implementation … Read more

Sen. Tulfo ready to sign flood control report with amendments

SEN. Erwin Tulfo said he is prepared to sign a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee report on anomalous flood control projects, but only if it includes his proposed amendments. Tulfo said deficiencies abound in the report’s current form and cited a need for further scrutiny. “I will sign with amendments,” Tulfo said in a radio interview. … Read more

Chris Nanos: Nancy Guthrie Investigation – Pima County Sheriff

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Manila Bulletin – ASEAN Tourism Forum concludes with sights set on regional tourism

Published Jan 30, 2026 06:40 pm CEBU CITY – With emphasis on digital innovation, cross-border connectivity, and high-value market opportunities, tourism leaders are setting their sights on the future of regional tourism following the conclusion of the 29th ASEAN Tourism Forum here on Friday, Jan. 30. Chaired by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, the three-day forum marked … Read more

Manila Bulletin – MinDA affirms partnership with BARMM in sustainable dev’t

Published Jan 22, 2026 04:06 pm DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) reaffirmed its partnership in advancing inclusive and sustainable development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as it celebrated its seventh founding anniversary on Wednesday. “MinDA is honored to join this year’s celebration,” MinDA Secretary Leo Terso Magno said in … Read more