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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) might have painted itself into a corner with its preferred technology provider.
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‘AES lone bidder should pass eye of the needle’
A MILITANT lawmaker yesterday called for a comprehensive assessment of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) potential contract with Miru Systems for the 2025 automated election system (AES) to ensure the integrity and security of the country’s electoral process.
Philippines to remain world's top rice importer — USDA
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is projected to be the world’s top importer of rice in 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.
ICTSI aims for net-zero emissions by 2050
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 by prioritizing responsible business practices and environmental stewardship in global trade.
AES bidder denies problematic stints in Iraq, Congo
THE lone contender for the 2025 automated election system (AES) to be used by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday defended itself against those questioning their stints in the electoral exercises in Iraq and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Vatican defends its same-sex blessings, suggests 'prudence'
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — The Vatican sought on Thursday to clarify the Catholic Church's recent approval of blessings for same-sex couples, denying it had strayed from doctrine while urging "prudence" in certain countries.
PH ranks 2nd in Asia for English proficiency
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 30) — The Philippines is the second highest in Asia and 20th in the global rankings for high levels of English proficiency, the 2023 EF English Proficiency Index revealed on Thursday.
EDITORIAL — Rule of law recession
Considering the state of the nation, it’s a wonder that the Philippines wasn’t ranked lower than 100th among 142 countries in the latest Rule of Law Index of the World Justice Project. It was a three-point drop for the Philippines from the previous year’s 97th place among 140 included by the WJP in the index.