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Govt committed to establishing lasting peace in J&K, eliminate terrorism: Shah

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Government is committed to establishing lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir and completely eliminate terrorism. The Home Ministe... Read More


DSWD calls for volunteers to help prepare food packs amid Mayon unrest

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is encouraging the public to volunteer in the repacking of family food packs (FFPs) at the Luzon Disaster Resource Center (LDR... Read More


BI records 6% hike in passenger arrivals in 2025

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Over 15.6 million passenger arrivals nationwide were recorded in 2025, the Bureau of Immigration reported Thursday. In a statement, Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said immigration ... Read More


Bangladesh Bank buys dollars worth $3.75 billion in 6 months to maintain exchange rate stability

, Jan. 8 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday purchased an additional $206 million from 15 banks through a formal auction - and so far in 6 months, bought $3.75 billion. The move is part of the centra... Read More


PBBM to visit UAE for sustainability meet, key economic, defense deals

Manila, Jan. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday for a working visit focused on sustainability and economic cooperation, Malacanang said... Read More


CHED to review P20-B COA-flagged education subsidy grants

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has ordered the review of the PHP20 billion worth of education subsidy grants under the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) after the Commissio... Read More


Escudero: VAT exemption on power a targeted relief, not broad tax cut

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Senator Francis Escudero said Thursday that exempting electricity sales from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) is a targeted measure that differs from across-the-board tax cuts. ... Read More


Himachal CM launches state Allied and Health Care Council website

Shimla, Jan. 8 -- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the official website of the State Allied and Health Care Council, Himachal Pradesh (www.sahchp.in), marking a significan... Read More


PBBM: Camalaniugan Bridge to spur economic growth in Cagayan

Manila, Jan. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated Camalaniugan Bridge would stimulate economic growth in Cagayan province. Marcos is expect... Read More


P2-B budget key to stabilizing 'siling labuyo' supply

Manila, Jan. 8 -- A PHP2-billion allocation for high-value crops under the 2026 national budget is expected to help stabilize the supply of siling labuyo (small chili pepper) and address recurring pri... Read More