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Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go has been recognized by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) as one of the Outstanding Public Servant Awardees for the Year 2023. The recognition is a testament to Go's significant impact and contributions to public service in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines — As we ease into 2024, some have already set their sights on the year's potential, while others are just beginning to ponder on what they want to pursue.
BANGKOK, Thailand — Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived back at his Bangkok home from police hospital early Sunday, just six months after he was arrested following a dramatic return to the kingdom from 15 years of self-imposed exile.
The Philippines was one of the first countries in Asia to have a modern airport. Since the 1960s, however, the country has fallen in its standing in the region, from being the second most progressive economy after Japan to being a laggard. These days the country trails the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in terms of many economic and human development indicators.
MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers may soon have access to more advanced career opportunities and higher compensation after the House appropriations committee approved the unnumbered substitute bill for the proposed Teacher Career Progression Act on Tuesday.
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has underscored the critical role of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in funding President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s socioeconomic agenda and driving the overall progress of the country.
MANILA, Philippines — As we ease into 2024, some have already set their sights on the year's potential, while others are just beginning to ponder on what they want to pursue.
Nearly 8.7 lakh foreign nationals became US citizens during the fiscal 2023, around a lakh less than the previous year's data of 9.7 lakh new American citizens.Over 1.1 lakh Mexicans (12.7% of the total number of new citizens) obtained US citizenship. With 59,100 (6.7%) Indians acquiring US citizenship, India occupied the second slot as the top source country of new citizens.