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Uzbekistan plans to launch first Islamic banking services in 2027

Uzbekistan, Jan. 7 -- Islamic finance services are expected to be introduced at three banks in Uzbekistan by 2030, according to the updated draft of the Uzbekistan - 2030 Strategy, Kun.uz reported. U... Read More


PRA to work with PCG, agencies after PBBM dredgers check order

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) assured its full cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other concerned agencies in the inspection and verification of recla... Read More


LGUs ordered to evacuate residents from Mayon Volcano danger zone

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday ordered concerned local government units (LGUs) to evacuate residents within Mayon Volcano's six-kilometer per... Read More


Gatchalian: Joint congressional oversight body to monitor budget use

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Public Expenditures will be created to closely monitor budget utilization and project implementation, particularly infrastructure project... Read More


Hadi murder: Court orders freezing of 53 bank accounts of Faisal

, Jan. 7 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday asked the authorities concerned to freeze Tk 65,50,246 from 53 bank accounts of Faisal Karim Masud, the prime accused in Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Hadi murder ... Read More


P70-M shabu seized, 2 suspects nabbed in Bohol buy-bust op

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Nearly PHP70 million worth of shabu was seized, and two individuals were arrested in a police buy-bust operation in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, late Tuesday night. In a statement Wednes... Read More


2026 GAA now allows borrowing to speed up defense upgrades

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) allows the government to borrow funds to modernize defense equipment, a policy shift aimed at accelerating upgrades while easing pressure on... Read More


Recto to new lawyers: Uphold justice, serve with integrity, courage

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Wednesday congratulated the 5,594 successful passers of the 2025 Bar examinations, urging them to remain steadfast in upholding truth, justice, ... Read More


Overcoming headwinds, Vietnam lays cornerstone to break through into new era: PM

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reviewed socio-economic achievements of 2025 and the 2021-2025 tenure while sketching out major orientations and tasks for 2026 during an interview ... Read More


DSWD monitors possible impact of 6.4 magnitude quake in DavOr

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its field office in Davao Region (FO-11), is on alert and monitoring the effects of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that... Read More