E-governance critical in building resilient societies — UN report - 6時間前  philstar.com

The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) highlighted the use of information and communications technology during all phases of disaster risk management as something that presents “substantial opportunities to reduce disaster risks, enhance coping capabilities, and provide inclusive preparedness and response.”

‘High rice prices proof of import failure’ - 6時間前  philstar.com

The prevailing high prices of rice nationwide are proof that rice importation cannot stop price hikes, contrary to what the National Food Administration (NFA) has promised, militant groups said.

Working together for a drug-free Philippines - 6時間前  philstar.com

Earlier this month I travelled to Tarlac to visit the Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for former drug users.

Palace justifies cozying up to China - 6時間前  philstar.com

Malacañang yesterday justified its move to seek warmer ties with China after a nationwide poll suggested that most Filipinos think it is important for the Philippines to regain control of islands occupied by Beijing in the West Philippine Sea.

House starts hearing on federal charter this week - 6時間前  philstar.com

The leadership of the House of Representatives will start deliberating this week on the federal charter proposed by the consultative committee (Concom).

Marikina City, 2 Bataan towns under state of calamity - 13時間前  philstar.com

Marikina City and a city and a town in Bataan were placed under the state of calamity on Sunday following the continuous downpour due to Tropical Depression Josie.

LIST: Class, work suspensions for July 23 - 15時間前  philstar.com

A number of local government units have announced class suspensions for Monday, July 23, due to the expected inclement weather brought about by Tropical Depression Josie.

LIVE List: Flooded areas on July 22 - 17時間前  philstar.com

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and some local governments issued flood alerts on Sunday due to the persistent rains brought about by Tropical Depression Josie.

'Josie' may intensify into tropical storm on Sunday; monsoon rains threaten SONA - 20時間前  philstar.com

PAGASA has lifted Signal No. 1 over Cagayan as Tropical Depression Josie maintained its strength.

Napocor seeks higher adjustment on universal charge - 1日前  philstar.com

State-run National Power Corp. (Napocor) is seeking a higher adjustment on the universal charge (UC) to cover more than P17 billion in subsidies to power up off-grid areas next year and on account of higher fuel cost as a result of the additional excise tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act.

Oil prices down today - 6時間前  philstar.com

Some oil players have implemented price cuts across fuel products earlier than usual as global prices dip due to oversupply worries.

Duterte family in full force for SONA - 6時間前  philstar.com

President Duterte is getting the full support of his family when he delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) before Congress today.

Kuwaiti blogger faces blacklisting – POEA - 6時間前  philstar.com

Kuwaiti beauty blogger Sondos Al-Qattan faces a possible blacklist and may be barred from hiring Filipino domestic helpers.

7 dead, 5 missing as rains continue over Luzon - 6時間前  philstar.com

The southwest monsoon, enhanced by Tropical Depression Josie, will continue to bring rains in large areas of Luzon, including Metro Manila, until today, when President Duterte delivers his third State of the Nation Address.

SONA to highlight ‘the good news’ - 6時間前  philstar.com

Instead of focusing on his gains, President Duterte is expected to highlight today plans for the next 12 months during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) as he faces criticism over issues such as the higher prices of goods and the spate of killings of local officials.

'Josie' may exit PAR tonight - 14時間前  philstar.com

PAGASA said Tropical Depression Josie is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility between Sunday night and Monday morning.

LIST: Class suspensions for July 23 - 15時間前  philstar.com

A number of local government units have announced class suspensions for Monday, July 23, due to the expected inclement weather brought about by Tropical Depression Josie.

Duterte also a Celine Dion fan - 18時間前  philstar.com

Unknown to the thousands who attended the Celine Dion concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Friday night, President Duterte was among those who spent time to watch the singer who dominated the music industry for years.

'Josie' maintains strength; Signal No. 1 over Cagayan lifted - 20時間前  philstar.com

PAGASA has lifted Signal No. 1 over Cagayan as Tropical Depression Josie maintained its strength.

No need for shouting match with China — Esperon - 1日前  philstar.com

The Duterte administration is avoiding a daily “shouting match” with China over the West Philippine Sea but maintained it is protecting the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said yesterday.