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CHR reiterates support for human rights defenders bill

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday underscored its support for the enactment of the Human Rights Defenders Act in view of the increasing reports of serious risks and dangers faced by human rights defenders.’The past years have been a tes…

Marcos leads launch of 1st Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Bicol

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the launch of Bicol Region’s first Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Pili, Camarines Sur, vowing to stick to his promise of bringing down the prices of rice to PHP20 per kilo.In his speech, Marcos expressed optimis…

Finance firm eyes 10M customer base this year

Officials of consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) are optimistic about increasing the number of its customer base to 10 million this year, as they bank on the recovery of demand from the pandemic.The company hit a milestone last yea…

Comelec: All systems go for March 18 Marawi plebiscites

All is set for the holding of the two plebiscites in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on Saturday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday.In a phone interview, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the commission is “100 percent ready” …

Pampanga farmers urged to switch to in demand, high-value crops

Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday urged farmers in this province to cultivate market-driven crops in order to increase their income.In her dialogue with the program beneficiaries of Young Farmers Challenge and Enhanced KADIWA at the Pampanga State Agric…

World’s No. 1 semiconductor cluster to be set up in Seoul

South Korea will create the world’s largest semiconductor cluster in the Seoul metropolitan area by attracting 300 trillion won (USD229.81 billion) in investments as part of efforts to secure a competitive edge in the sector, the industry ministry sai…

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