Rightwards
The results of EU-wide elections for the European Parliament came as no surprise. Domestic elections had indicated a strong shift in voter preference for rightwing parties.
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Trump cases: One down, three to go but unlikely before election
WASHINGTON, United States — The New York hush money case against Donald Trump was considered the weakest by many legal experts but it resulted in a stunning conviction and is likely to be the only one of the four facing the ex-president to be tried before the November election.
PHILIPPINES NO.1 IN TRANSPARENCY IN ASIA IN LATEST OPEN BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS
The Philippines has cemented its position as a global leader in budget transparency, oversight, and public participation in the budget process in Southeast Asia based on the recently published 2023 Open Budget Survey (OBS) results.
PHILIPPINES NO.1 IN TRANSPARENCY IN ASIA IN LATEST OPEN BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS
The Philippines has cemented its position as a global leader in budget transparency, oversight, and public participation in the budget process in Southeast Asia based on the recently published 2023 Open Budget Survey (OBS) results.
'Home Alone' house back in market for P306 million
MANILA, Philippines — The iconic McCallister house from the first "Home Alone" movie is back on the market for $5.25 million or nearly P306 million.
Walang imposible! — Cone | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Mataas ang pangarap ni Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone para sa kaniyang tropa.
An impossible dream?
Gilas is hoping against hope to make what appears to be an impossible dream come true in seeking a ticket to Paris at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on July 2-7. The Philippines is in a tough conclave with Georgia, Latvia, Brazil, Cameroon and Montenegro in the blitz competition where only one Olympic slot is up for grabs. In the prelims, the Philippines will play host Latvia on July 3 and Georgia on July 4. If Gilas finishes first or second, it advances to face the top two finishers from the other group in the knockout semis. Then, the winners slug it out for passage to Paris.
Boost for Indian medical students as Philippines tweaks norms
MUMBAI: Indian students in the Philippines have got a boost as the country has approved a legislative change, allowing international medical graduates to obtain licences and practice locally. The move also benefits those aiming to practice as doctors in India as it aligns with National Medical Council's rule that mandates possessing a valid practicing licence to appear in the Indian screening test upon return from studying abroad.The move aligns with actions taken by several other nations that attract Indian students seeking medical education abroad. Following NMC's 2021 amendment, which stipulated that individuals pursuing medical degrees overseas would be allowed to appear for the Indian screening test upon their return only if they possess a valid practicing licence from the country where they completed their studies, countries such as Russia, Belarus, and Georgia have adopted similar stances.In 2023, NMC de-recognised Bachelor of Science course in Philippines. It only allowed candidates from their four-year MD programme, which was considered equivalent to India's MBBS course. However, as it fell short of NMC's stipulated requirement of 54 months, candidates needed to complete a year of internship to make up for it before taking the screening test to practice as doctors in India.Kadwin Pillai, a foreign education agent, said all concerns are now a thing of the past. "The duration of UG medical course in Philippines has been amended and aligns with the NMC requirement. This amendment to allow foreign medical students studying in Philippines to practice medicine either locally or internationally will greatly benefit our students and strengthen Philippines's position as a leading destination for medical education in Asia-Pacific," he added. Around 2,000-odd Indian students fly to Philippines for their UG medical education each year.