Pro-China coalition formed
A COALITION opposing the alleged attempt of the United States and the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to impose a proxy war against China was launched at the Quezon City Sports Club on Wednesday.
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World Bank urges reforms to address 'slow, costly' internet in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines needs reforms and increased investment in broadband infrastructure as the country lags behind neighboring countries in terms of internet reach and average speed, the World Bank said.
Support for more digital infrastructure urged ahead of SONA
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is campaigning to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., give more emphasis to digital connectivity as the latter's third State of the Nation Address (SONA) nears.
WHO names ways of dealing with job stress
THE World Health Organization (WHO) said establishing proactive measures is important in managing workplace stress.
Government urged to help expand internet coverage in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – A consumer group is urging the government to set aside more budget for internet infrastructure in the country, noting that Filipinos are now living in the digital age where a lot of operations are now being done online.
Boost spending for internet infrastructure, group asks govt
MANILA, Philippines — With data showing the Philippines lagging behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in terms of broadband connectivity, a consumer group urged the government to boost investments in internet infrastructure as Filipinos increase transactions online.
Philippines, Vietnam setting up SCS hotline
MANILA, Philippines — A communication hotline between the Philippine Coast Guard and Vietnamese Coast Guard (VCG) that would hasten response to maritime incidents could become effective in a couple of months, according to PCG spokesman Rear Admiral Armand Balilo.
PPS Valle Verde junior netfest fires off
MANILA, Philippines – Junior tennis returns to the Big City Thursday, January 25, as the Valle Verde National Tennis Championships unwraps in Pasig with close to 300 entries vying for top honors and ranking points across nine age-group categories.