Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is seeking to legitimize unregistered private express and/or messengerial service (PEMEDES) operators through the launch of an amnesty program. PEMEDES refers to individuals or…
Manila: Over 400 complaints of vote buying and abuse of state resources (ASR) have been reported ahead of the May 12 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Thursday.
According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-Committ…
Vientiane: With anthrax outbreaks reported in neighbouring countries, Lao authorities have intensified surveillance of livestock herds across multiple localities, closely monitoring animal health and movements to stave off any risk of contagion.
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Zamboanga Peninsula: Anti-narcotics operatives confiscated PHP7.1 million worth of shabu and arrested two suspects in separate Zamboanga Peninsula operations Wednesday, marking the region’s largest drug haul this month. Philippine Drug Enforcement Age…
Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday condemned a reported plan by US immigration authorities to deport undocumented Asian nationals, including Filipinos, to Libya, calling the move cruel and a violation of basic human rights. ‘Filipin…
Bacolod: Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), a subsidiary of Tubig Pilipinas Group Inc., announced on Thursday the commissioning of its new water treatment plant that will deliver additional 25 million liters per day (MLD) to households in this highly-urb…