President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 80, implementing the schedule of tariff commitment under the Philippines’ Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea. Under EO 80 signed on December 23, Marcos emphasized the need to modify the rates of import duty on certain imported articles for the country to comply with…
The Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) is inspecting hospitals in Baguio City and Benguet province to ensure preparedness for firecracker-related injuries leading to the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Eight cases have been reported from December 21 to 28. Baguio City accounted for the highest number of cases so far with four injuries. Jenee Austria,…
Leaders of the House of Representatives expressed their sorrow over the passing of former Lanao del Sur governor Soraya Alonto Adiong, who died on Friday. She would have turned 81 on January 7, 2025. During the Marawi Siege in 2017, Adiong worked with the military and national agencies to safeguard lives and restore resilience during…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged the country’s leadership on Wednesday to act decisively to finalize a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas to secure the release of captives held in Gaza, warning that they face a “clear and immediate danger.” Speaking at a Hanukkah celebration in Tel Aviv, Herzog appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…
The global chip sector is projected to grow further next year, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and 5G. Chips and semiconductors form the backbone of modern technology, with applications ranging from smartphones and computers to industrial machinery, electronics, and even military defense systems. The chip industry fuels economic growth and fosters innovation…
Homelessness in the U.S. surged by 18% in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), marking the largest single-year increase recorded in recent years. The findings, released as part of HUD’s 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, provide a snapshot of homelessness on a single night in January. The report revealed…
For years, glaciologist Sridhar Anandakrishnan has been studying the massive Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, often referred to as the “Doomsday Glacier.” Its colossal size holds the potential to raise global sea levels by 60 to 70 centimeters if it were to lose all its mass – an increasingly possible scenario as climate change accelerates the…
Scientists predict that the world’s largest iceberg, A23a, will break apart within a month after escaping a whirlpool it was trapped in January 2024 and being carried toward Antarctica. A23a broke off from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica in August 1986. The iceberg remained stationary for approximately 34 years. But in 2020, ocean currents…
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino firmly refuted U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that Chinese soldiers are controlling the Panama Canal, calling the claim “nonsense.” “There are no Chinese soldiers in the canal. You are free, the whole world is free to visit the canal if you please,” Mulino said at a news conference on Thursday….
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday reminded registered foreigners in the country to submit their annual report within the first two months of 2025. The annual report is in compliance with the Alien Registration Act, which requires all foreign nationals with immigrant and non-immigrant visas to report to the bureau within the first two…