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Anthrax outbreak reported in Laos, Thailand steps up border control
BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai authorities have been working closely with those in Laos after receiving reports of the outbreak and have prepared vaccines in case of infections.....»»
Amparo steps in to replace Andales for the IBF world title bout in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a surprising turn of events, world-ranked Jake “El Bambino” Amparo of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable stepped in as a last-minute replacement for countryman ArAr Andales in facing the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. This was confirmed by PMI.....»»
Bouncing Back After a Spending Spree: 3 Simple Steps to Financial Recovery
We’ve all been there — a bit too carried away with the shopping spree, and suddenly, the bank account is giving you the side-eye. No judgment here. But guess what? We’ve got a quick fix for you with three straightforward moves to get your finances back in the groove. Step 1: Hang Out with Your […].....»»
Market steps closer to 7,000 level
Investors yesterday pushed the benchmark index to within the 7,000 territory, as they opened the week making bets on local stocks ahead of the reporting February inflation......»»
Blackwater s Ilagan steps up for injury-hampered Nambatac
New Blackwater acquisition Rey Nambatac played just five minutes against the TNT Tropang Giga on Saturday......»»
5 Practical Steps to Balance Money for a Well-Rounded Life
Trying to save money is good for you financially but sometimes we can be overly frugal, and it can be bad for you too. Saving is not just about pinching pennies — it’s about finding the right balance that lets you enjoy your life without hurting your saving habits. Giving yourself a break from time […].....»»
Two steps forward, one step backward
Ask most senior citizens in the Philippines and they’ll probably say they can feel the love......»»
Japan steps up in its global role
In the early 70s, US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger mistakenly believed that as China grew in wealth on the back of the free trade system, the communist nation would abandon its Maoist principles and embrace western values......»»
CHED wants more underprivileged students in SUCs
The Commission on Higher Education will recommend steps to state universities and colleges on how to run their student admissions in a way that guarantees greater access to students from underprivileged families......»»
PH boxers taking ‘goods steps’ in qualifying for Paris Olympics
Golden wins by Nesthy Petecio, Rogen Ladon, Aira Villegas, and Hergie Bacyadan in Spain highlight the Filipino boxers' bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics.....»»
Philippines to take cue from Fed policy
Ahead of the policy meeting next week, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to follow the steps of the US Federal Reserve as to when high borrowing costs can finally take a breather......»»
‘Golden Triangle ring still a threat’
The Chinese-run Golden Triangle syndicate remains a threat, but the government is taking steps to reduce its influence in the country, anti-narcotics officials said yesterday......»»
Naujan steps up
The next sports hotbed in the Philippines may very well be this, the largest local government unit in all of Oriental Mindoro......»»
Fast track consenting in the fast lane
The Government is progressing changes to resource management laws as part of its 100 Day Action Plan, with the first steps taken to establish a new fast-track consenting one-stop shop regime."This new regime, which forms part of National's coalition agreement with New Zealand First, will improve the speed and process for resource approvals for major infrastructure projects, unlocking opportuni.....»»
World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
(1st UPDATE) The World Court says Israel must ensure its forces do not commit genocide and take measures to improve the humanitarian situation for Palestinian civilians in the enclave.....»»
Congress dancing two-step Cha-cha
Representatives are dancing Cha-cha in two steps. Senators refuse to swing along. Given the high stakes, a ballroom brawl is likely. Here’s why:.....»»
Political Cha-cha
It’s out in the open, what political opponents think of the latest push for Charter change: Speaker Martin Romualdez, they believe, wants to become prime minister once his cousin Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down as president (or even during BBM’s term) under a parliamentary system similar to the Singapore model......»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
DMW’s new 10-point agenda to run on lesser 2024 budget
New Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac will prioritize overseas Filipino workers' protection and financial leverage despite his agency receiving a lower budget this year by some P2.935 billion......»»