DENR calls for ‘adaptive’ approach to disasters
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTTHE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said disaster risk reduction need to be flexible in response to the rapidly shifting patterns of tropical cyclones.“Responses need to be adaptive. They need to be able to address shifting
Japan AI tech to be deployed in PHL for disaster management
REUTERSTHE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it has partnered with Japanese company Spectee, Inc. to upgrade the Philippine disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) system using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.In a statement, JICA said this was a collaboration among
Philippines signs ASEAN fifth investment protocol
In this photo illustration, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) emblem is seen on a smartphone screen in front of the ASEAN flag. — PAVLO GONCHAR / SOPA IMAGES/SIPA VIA REUTERS CONNECTTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said
NFA Aug. palay procurement tops 3,209 MT
Sacks of palay or unmilled rice are seen inside a National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse in Balagtas, Bulacan. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE National Food Authority (NFA) said on Wednesday that it procured 3,209.9 metric tons (MT) of palay, or
Britain relies on just 1M top earners for £124bn in income tax
New data reveals that the UK is increasingly reliant on a small number of top-rate taxpayers to generate a significant portion of its income tax revenue. According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the 1.13 million individuals paying the 45p rate