MANILA: The majority of the senators have given their support to the Senate Bill (SB) No. 2771 or the National Water Resources Act, which seeks to establish the Department of Water Resources (DWR).

Under the proposed measure, the DWR shall be the ‘pr…

MANILA: The Philippines stays on track to meet its fiscal program for 2024 due to the government’s robust revenue effort and manageable deficit level during the first half of the year, Finance Secretary Ralph Rector assured senators on Tuesday.

Durin…

MANILA: Senators unanimously approved on Tuesday Senate Bill No. 2665 or the Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ASL) Act, a landmark measure that aims to strengthen the country’s territorial integrity and national security by designating ASLs throughout the coun…

MANILA: A segment of the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) will remain toll-free until the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approves the resumption of toll collection, the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) said Tuesday.

In a statement, the PRA said …

ISTANBUL: The US posted a federal budget deficit of USD244 billion in July, according to Treasury Department figures released Monday.

For July, total receipts, or income, were about USD330 billion against total outlays, or spending, of USD574 billion…

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed deep concern Monday over the situation in the Middle East in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasizing de-escalation.

During a phone call, Starmer urged all parties to de-escalat…

MALASIQUI: The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) urged the public to be vigilant against human trafficking after it recently helped rescue a Pangasinense who was promised a job but was instead forced to marry a Chinese national who abused her.

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MANILA: The cash incentives for national athletes who win medals in international competitions must be equal, including for differently-abled athletes.

Following the achievements of Filipino athletes in the recent Paris Olympics and with six more set…