Medical Scholarships Must Be For Those Who Will Serve The Country: Lawmaker
"Why spend for your education if you will not be working here, right?" Senator Pia Cayetano asked.
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Military Operation Foiled Ramadan Bombings, Killed 5 Alleged Militants
The military said eight improvised bombs were seized by the 6th Infantry Division during an operation in Pagalungan town in Maguindanao province.
Philippines Human Rights Violations Continue Under Marcos Jr.: Watchdog
The Philippine drug war continues to kill hundreds of Filipinos under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Rodrigo Duterte's successor.
Ex-Lawmaker Says Menstrual Leave Could Have 'Negative Effect On Economy'
"Instead of benefiting the female workforce in general, it may have a negative effect on the economic and political stability of the country," Lascon said.
Former Official Advises Philippines To Engage In Joint Patrols In WPS
Former foreign affairs secretary Albert Del Rosario reiterated that the Philippines has the exclusive right to explore the West Philippine Sea.
Marcos Says New Military Bases With US To Be "scattered" Around The Philipp
EDCA allows U.S. access to Philippine bases for joint training, pre-positioning of equipment and building of facilities such as runways, fuel storage and military housing, but it is not a permanent presence.
Russian Forces Advance In Ukraine's Bakhmut - Russian-installed Leader
The battle for Bakhmut, which Russia calls by its Soviet-era name of Artyomovsk, has for months been the grinding and bloody focal point of Moscow's war on Ukraine, which it calls a "special military operation".
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Asian Shares Up As Bank Crisis Fears Ease
European stocks had rallied and two of the three main Wall Street indexes advanced the previous day on news that North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank had agreed to take over most of SVB.
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Do Kwon: S. Korea's Crypto 'Genius' Turned Disgraced Fugitive
After months on the run, the 31-year-old, whose full name is Kwon Do-hyung, was arrested Thursday in Montenegro after being caught trying to catch a flight using fake Costa Rican travel documents.
Jack Ma Returns To China As Govt Tries To Quell Private Sector Fears
The return of China's best-known entrepreneur may help to quell the concerns of the country's private-sector businesses after a bruising two-year regulatory crackdown.
US Provides Major Grant To Philippines To Strengthen 5G Connectivity
The Philippines has been on a journey of digital transformation, with 5G deals at the center of the groundwork.
Microsoft To Shed 10,000 Jobs, Adding To Glut Of Tech Layoffs
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it would eliminate 10,000 jobs and take a $1.2 billion charge to earnings, as its cloud-computing customers reassess their spending and the company braces for potential recession.
Vietnam Sends Ship To Track Chinese Vessel Patrolling Russian Gas Field In EEZ -data
"China is asserting jurisdictional rights to seabed energy resources and (has) used its coast guard to put pressure on regional states," said Ian Storey, a senior fellow at Singapore's ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
Ukraine Crews Conduct 'Scary' Missions In Aged Soviet Helicopters
"This is a joke, not armour," says the 39-year-old gunner, who has taken part in some 300 combat missions since last spring.
Philippines 'Bracing' For Surge In Cancer Patients Seeking Treatment
The provision of newer, but more costly, cancer medicines may ease hospitals' burden and speed up processes, a top official from one facility suggested.
Philippines, China Begin Discussions On South China Sea Issues
The consultative meetings aim to maintain friendly relations between the Philippines and China amid a heated maritime dispute.
US-PH Military Sites: Agreement 'More Or Less' Completed, Official Says
The U.S. and Philippines are looking to formalize an agreement to add more U.S. military sites in the Southeast Asian nation when U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits the country this week.
War On Drugs: Dela Rosa 'Ready' For ICC Probe Into Human Rights Abuses
Former PNP chief Bato Dela Rosa said he was "ready" to comply with the investigations, should the Philippine government cooperate with the International Criminal Court.
Michelle Yeoh Makes History As First Asian To Win Best Actress Oscar
The Hollywood veteran won over Academy voters with her complex take on Evelyn Wang, a Chinese American laundromat owner who is mired in a tax audit, stuck in a crumbling marriage and struggling to connect with her daughter Joy.
South Korean Romance Reality Shows Boom, But Marriage No Longer The End Game
At least 20 such shows aired across the country's cable TV networks and video streaming platforms last year, more than triple the number in 2021, according to a Reuters tally.
Gianni Infantino Re-elected FIFA President Until 2027
The 52-year-old Swiss lawyer, who succeeded the disgraced Sepp Blatter in 2016, was waved in for a third term by acclamation, just as he was four years ago, by delegates from the 211 member federations.
Philippines Esports Startup Hoping To Grow Grassroots Movement
The Philippines' future in esports depends greatly on giving homegrown talent opportunities to hone their craft.
