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Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2024 announced

Hanoi: The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the National Innovation Centre and US tech giant Meta Group announced the Vietnam Innovation Challenge (VIC) 2024 in

Putin to lead Russia for another six years

ISTANBUL: President Vladimir Putin gears to rule Russia again for another term as he obtained 87 percent of votes in the recent presidential elections.

According to

Iloilo guv calls for continued fight against threats to dev’t

ILOILO CITY: Developmental challenges confronting the Philippines are like the threats that veterans of World War II fought to free the country from foreign domination.

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said on Monday the country is still facing th…

Solar-powered projects provide clean, safe water to Bicolanos

LEGAZPI CITY: Residents of different areas in the Bicol region now have access to clean, safe and potable drinking water from solar-powered water system facilities provided by the Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-list.

In an interview on Monday, AKB Rep. Raul A…

LRT, MRT announce Lent schedule

MANILA: Three rail services in the National Capital Region (NCR) have announced a temporary shutdown of operations during the Holy Week to give way for their annual preventive maintenance.

In a statement Monday, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRM…

CamSur students start to receive aid under DSWD program

LEGAZPI CITY: At least 1,200 assessed and eligible students in Camarines Sur started receiving financial assistance through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program on Monda…

Hanoi plans to develop a digital map for smart tourism

Hanoi: The Hanoi Department of Tourism announced that it will focus on developing a digital mapping system for smart tourism in the city and digitalised data related to attractions and service facilities.

This is part of the administrative reform and…

SC affirms ex-North Cotabato solon’s dismissal over PDAF misuse

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the dismissal from the service of former North Cotabato 2nd District congressman Gregorio Ipong in connection with irregularities in the use of pork barrel funds in 2007.

In a 13-page resolution released onli…