Day: April 28, 2025

Cheongju: A student attacked people with a weapon at a high school in Cheongju on Monday, injuring six people, including a teacher, officials said. The attack happened around 8:40 a.m. in the city some 110 kilometers south of Seoul. According to Philippines News Agency, the victims were taken to hospitals with minor to serious injuries to the face, abdomen, and other areas, and are being treated there. None of them are in critical condition, officials said. The student jumped into a nearby reservoir after the attack but was rescued and also transferred to a hospital. Police and education authorities are

Manila: The Philippine government will implement strict guidelines and monitoring in the entry of digital nomads into the country to ensure that it does not result in the same issues that arose from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operations, Malaca±ang said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, this follows the issuance of Executive Order 86 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., allowing the grant of Philippine visa for digital nomads or foreign nationals seeking to temporarily reside and work remotely in the Philippines. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the move is expected to boost

Manila: Malaca±ang on Monday vowed to expand the government’s anti-poverty and hunger initiatives in response to a recent survey showing a rise in the number of Filipino families who consider themselves poor. According to Philippines News Agency, 55 percent of Filipino families, or 15.5 million families, rated themselves as poor in April, a slight increase from 14.4 million families in March. In a press briefing on Monday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro acknowledged the survey’s findings and emphasized that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes such reports seriously. She quoted National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio

Pasay City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the pivotal role of procurement as a cornerstone of good governance and a mechanism for transformation. His remarks were delivered by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin during the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference at The Hilton Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the significance of procurement in safeguarding citizen welfare, fostering growth across key sectors, and maintaining public trust. He noted that the International Public Procurement Conference underscores the necessity for procurement to create impactful changes, improve lives, and strengthen institutions. The President mentioned that the

Manila: Senators on Monday lashed out at China over its alleged seizure of Sandy Cay, branding it an ‘outrageous assault’ on Philippine sovereignty and calling for urgent diplomatic and defensive action. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada emphasized the need for the Philippines to ‘firmly establish the truth’ behind China’s claims. According to Philippines News Agency, Estrada stated that if China’s claims are proven to be unfounded, it would constitute another attempt to distort reality and spread misinformation. He urged authorities to address any violations of the country’s territorial integrity swiftly. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino condemned the occupation