MANILA, Philippines – Now that we have finally enacted the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining (under Republic Act No. 12253), I want to explain why I fought so hard for one particular element of this law: transparency. As governor of Albay, I stood firmly against irresponsible mining. I was a supporter of Alyansa
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Melbourne professor Richard Robson among Nobel Prize chemistry winners
Melbourne professor Richard Robson among Nobel Prize chemistry winners
Anti-Money Laundering Council secures 5th freeze order under flood control probe
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council has secured a fifth freeze order from the Court of Appeals under the ongoing flood control probe, bringing the total value of immobilized assets to over P4.4 billion. The ongoing crackdown has so far frozen 1,632 bank accounts, 54 insurance policies, 163 motor vehicles, 40 real properties and 12
Over 40,000 Sign Petition Against Hotel in Wasabi Fields
A hotel construction plan in the rural wasabi-growing area of Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, has sparked strong opposition from local residents who fear it will damage the landscape and threaten the regions iconic wasabi fields.
‘Dragged by hair…’: Activists claim Greta Thunberg mistreated in detention
‘Dragged by hair…’: Activists claim Greta Thunberg mistreated in detention
‘Dragged by hair…’: Activists claim Greta Thunberg mistreated in detention
‘Dragged by hair…’: Activists claim Greta Thunberg mistreated in detention
‘Dragged by hair…’: Activists claim Greta Thunberg mistreated in detention
‘Dragged by hair…’: Activists claim Greta Thunberg mistreated in detention
UP, Converge to boost digital talent dev’t in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines and Converge ICT Solutions Inc. hatched a three-year strategic partnership to prepare Filipino students for leadership in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven global economy. “Today, we witness not merely a ceremony but a symphony: the convergence of two great institutions united in purpose and committed to our nation’s
MP News: State Achieves 60% Plantation Target, Bhopal Hills To Bloom By 2026
The UAD plans to install seasonal flower beds and introducing concept plantations such as Nagar Vans, Herbal Forests, Oxygen Parks and Botanical Gardens
Cyclone ‘Shakti’ to trigger heavy rainfall in Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone warning for parts of Maharashtra, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.