Philippines told to bring sea row with China to UN
MANILA should pursue bringing its sea dispute with Beijing to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, a Philippine senator said on Tuesday, adding that China should stop “dangerous actions” that risk the lives of Filipino fishermen and maritime authorities. “It’s high
CHED eyes boosting credentials of college graduates
BW FILE PHOTO By John Victor D. Ordoñez, ReporterTHE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday said it would roll out programs that seek to boost the credentials of Filipino college graduates and allow senior high school and technical vocational school
Fratmen in Castillo hazing case convicted
HORACIO CASTILLO III FB PAGEA MANILA court convicted 10 fraternity members guilty of violating the Anti-Hazing Act in connection with the September 2017 hazing of University of Sto. Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio Tomas “Atio” T. Castillo III that led
NNIC defends NAIA parking rates
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTONEW NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) said the hike in parking fees is part of its overall plan to help improve airport flow. “[This order] is the result of a comprehensive
PhilHealth can afford premium cuts
PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASSENATE President Francis G. Escudero on Tuesday said the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) can afford to bring down its mandatory contribution rates as its reserve fund has reached nearly P500 billion and its yearly subsidies, which he