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PLDT Global ties up with Japan's BBIX for customers around the world

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Customers of PLDT Global Corporation may now access services of Japan's major internet exchange (IX) provider, BBIX Inc., after the companies decided to partner to provide transfor... Read More


Data driven and IT implemented governance

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel recently emphasized the fact that the agency "upholds a strict and data-driven system in granting fish import permits"... Read More


Over 800K devotees, pilgrims attend Traslacion in Naga City

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The annual Traslacion procession honoring the Divino Rostro and Our Lady of Penafrancia attracted more than 800,000 Catholic devotees and pilgrims in Naga City. Lt. Col. Chester P... Read More


Private firm employees in Bicol benefit from PhilHealth YAKAP

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Over 4,000 private employees can now access free consultations, medicines, and laboratory tests through PhilHealth's Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) after it was launched simult... Read More


Ilocos Norte execs seek DOTr help in planned Pagudpud airport project

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Ilocos Norte officials are seeking assistance from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) regarding the planned airport project in Pagudpud aimed at stirring economic growth in th... Read More


Aurora reports flooding, road closure due to 'Mirasol'

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Bad weather brought by Tropical Depression Mirasol halted classes and caused flooding and a landslide which resulted in a temporary road closure, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduc... Read More


Deputy PM urges tighter monetary-fiscal coordination to secure sustainable growth

Hanoi, Sept. 17 -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc called for effective coordination between monetary and fiscal measures to ensure macro-economic stability for sustainable development while chairin... Read More


Reference exchange rate continues to go down on September 17

Hanoi, Sept. 17 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,198 VND/USD on September 17, down 10 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ce... Read More


Animal raisers associations back lifting of GMO ban in NegOcc

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Six animal raisers associations in Negros Occidental have issued a joint manifesto expressing support to the lifting of the province's 18-year-old ban on the entry of genetically-m... Read More


Committee to ensure transparent, accountable project implementation

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The local government here has created a committee to ensure that projects in Iloilo City are transparent and that implementing agencies are accountable. Mayor Raisa Trenas, throug... Read More