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EDITORIAL — The fourth worst

Here’s another problem that turns off foreign investors, and its solution does not call for amending the Constitution. Business class travelers – people with the type of money that can provide job-generating enterprises in the Philippines – have ranked the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the fourth worst gateway in Asia and the Middle East......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

No Khan do: With the favorite in jail and violence rising, Pakistan s elections look like a problem not the solution

National polls held last week resulted in no party securing a clear majority. However, forming a government is not the key challenge   Independent candidates linked to the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former cricketer and prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan - who was jailed weeks before the elections, on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

DENR, LGUs told to focus on climate change mitigation

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources must come up with plans to enhance local efforts to mitigate climate change, according to President Marcos, who had described the problem as “the most pressing existential challenge of our time.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

E-trike popularity a symptom of gov t failure in addressing mobility needs — group

With the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) set to ban e-bikes and e-trikes on major Metro Manila roads this month, mobility advocates pointed out that the popularity of e-vehicles is simply a symptom of a larger transportation problem......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Archers win without Kevin

No Kevin Quiambao, no problem as EcoOil-La Salle opened its three-peat bid with an emphatic 110-68 win over neophyte CCI-Yengskivel in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup opener Thursday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Hong Kong records 34 mln visits in 2023 as tourism rebounds

HONG KONG, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong received approximately 34 million visits in 2023, with nearly 4 million arrivals in December, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said Saturday. Through 2023, the Chinese mainland remains the largest source of visitors to Hong Kong, with ideal numbers during the May Day holiday, summer vacation and the Golden Week in October. The Southeast Asian market has shown the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Hong Kong records 34 mln visits in 2023 as tourism rebounds

HONG KONG, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong received approximately 34 million visits in 2023, with nearly 4 million arrivals in December, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said Saturday. Through 2023, the Chinese mainland remains the largest source of visitors to Hong Kong, with ideal numbers during the May Day holiday, summer vacation and the Golden Week in October. The Southeast Asian market has shown the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace

International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 37, with 63 missing

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 37, with 63 remaining missing, authorities said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 54, with 63 missing

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 54, with 63 remaining missing, local government said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 37, with 63 missing

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 37, with 63 remaining missing, authorities said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 54, with 63 missing

The death toll in a massive landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines has climbed to 54, with 63 remaining missing, local government said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Vaping minors

Law enforcement agencies are expressing alarm over the increasing use of vapes by minors, and the rise in the illegal importation of prohibited substances used in e-cigarettes. The problem should not come as a surprise, however, since the government practically asked for it......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Villar: Biz groups just want ease of doing business

Instead of amending the 1987 Constitution, business groups want the government to focus on the effective implementation of the ease of doing business law and addressing the problem of corruption, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

BSP boss shines spotlight on insider trading

As reported by the BusinessMirror, BSP Governor Eli Remolona gave a speech at the Manila Polo Club to a meeting of Rotary Club members where he noted the problem of insider trading, citing the specific example of how “nothing moves” when listed companies report overwhelmingly positive earnings because those trades were placed ahead of the announced earnings......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Brazil: Mixed Rights Record for Lula s First Year

(Sao Paulo) - The administration led by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made important progress in the protection of the Amazon, women's rights, and other rights during 2023, but has failed to tackle the chronic problem of police abuse or defend human rights consistently abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its&.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group

“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

DepEd s SHS vouchers fall short of decongesting public schools, helping poor learners

"It's a waste that we don't solve the problem of congestion because we are randomly giving the voucher program to students," the senator said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DOE bares solutions to Visayas blackouts

As another power outage hit the neghboring islands of Negros and Panay on Friday, the Department of Energy has bared short- and long-term solutions to the power problem besetting Western Visayas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

DA taps US biotech firm to address cecid fly problem

The Department of Agriculture is tapping a biotechnology company in the US to help the country eliminate cecid fly infestation in local mango farms......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024