LONDON – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has underscored the critical need for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, asserting that Israelis and Palestinians can only live side by side in peace “if one’s security equals the other’s.” “This can only be achieved when everyone is willing to acknowledge the other’s suffering. We must spare no effort…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) which is responsible for generating jobs in the country, has vowed to continue attracting investments that produce higher-quality and higher-paying jobs. During the Bagong Pilipinas briefing Tuesday, DTI Undersecretary Kim Bernardo-Lokin said state investment promotion agencies (IPAs) are strengthening their investment strategies while improving the ease of doing business in the country to lure…
The Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) has issued an official statement to address recent reports regarding its alleged endorsement of senatorial candidates for the 2025 Local and National Elections. In a formal announcement dated October 5, 2024, the party clarified that no Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) has been issued for Mr. Relly Jose Jr. and Mr….
Another innovation milestone has come to Northern Mindanao, as the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST – PTRI) launches the Silk Innovation Hub at Brgy. Imelda, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental on March 02, 2024. Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay-Angeles, a supporter of the silk industry, led the ribbon cutting and…
The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) recently conducted a survey from July 28 to August 2, 2024, among three key Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) organizations, revealing the top senatorial preferences of Filipino expatriates. The survey results underscore the candidates who resonate most with OFWs, particularly those committed to championing their rights and welfare….
The Electromobility Research and Development Center (EMRDC) of Cagayan State University (CSU) is set to introduce an eco-friendly alternative to traditional tricycles—the C-Trike, a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle designed to cut costs and reduce pollution in Tuguegarao City and beyond. According to CSU Campus Research Coordinator Michael Orpilla, initial talks have been held with the…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has reminded the public to be more vigilant against scams using artificial intelligence (AI) to create or manipulate fake videos and audio to make them appear more believable. “Perpetrators of these fraudulent activities post AI-manipulated content on social media to spread false information about organizations, officials, and persons, including the central…
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila, a leading leadership development organization in Asia, alongside the Angeles City Culiat chapter, has been granted the esteemed hosting rights to the JCI World Congress in 2026. This prestigious event is expected to attract thousands of young leaders from around the globe, providing a platform for dynamic talks from pioneering…
TREE OF LIFE. Coconut plantations are being expanded in Pagudpud town, Ilocos Norte province for processing in the future. The local government unit aims to plant 50,000 seedlings this year. (PNA file photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY – The local government unit of Pagudpud is calling on individuals or groups in this coastal town to plant…
THE opening ceremony for the 3-day event, “Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition’s” Mindanao leg opened on Wednesday in Cagayan de Oro City. The festivity, organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), aimed to serve as a platform to empower communities and barangays through the utilization of available data…
