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MANILA: Strengthening linkages with the private sector and ensuring the ease of doing business (EODB) are the key steps in “future-proofing” the country’s job market against modern challenges, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Thursday.

During…

MANILA: Foreign students who are looking to study in the country can now apply for a special study permit (SSP) online.

In a news release Thursday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it has launched the online application for SSP.

Immigra…

MANILA: The release of nearly 12,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) resulted in a significant decrease in the congestion rate of the country’s prison facilities, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.

This is a result of the Marcos admini…

MANILA: The camp of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is expected to exhaust the 30-day period to appeal the decision of Timor-Leste’s court approving the Philippine government’s request for his extradition, the Department of Justice (DOJ)…

LEGAZPI CITY: Some 749 athletes, coaches, and other delegates from the Department of Education (DepEd) in Bicol Region are now ready for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa to be hosted by Cebu City from July 9 to 16.

In a press conference here, DepEd Bicol R…

MANILA: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (A.F.P) on Thursday said it has demanded PHP60 million from China as payment for the equipment damage and losses incurred from the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) harassment of Manila’s rotation and resupply missi…

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The Philippines’ first higher education conference on indigenous peoples (IPs) opened on Thursday in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province, intending to bring IP knowledge and practices in modern industry integration.

Dr. Hazel Jean…

MANILA: Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to visit the Philippines within the year, his foreign minister announced Thursday.

In a press conference in Makati City, visiting Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said the two gove…

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The Bukidnon provincial government on Thursday handed over 67 houses worth PHP22.5 million to indigent beneficiaries, including those who lost their homes in a fire last month.

Governor Rogelio Neil Roque said the initiative is a…