MANILA: Foreign students who are looking to study in the country can now apply for a special study permit (SSP) online.
In a news release Thursday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it has launched the online application for
MANILA: Strengthening linkages with the private sector and ensuring the ease of doing business (EODB) are the key steps in “future-proofing” the country’s job market against modern challenges, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Thursday.
During…
MANILA: Pope Francis has appointed two Cebuano priests to different offices in the Vatican.
In a radio interview Thursday, Archdiocese of Cebu spokesperson Msgr. Joseph Tan said Msgr. Jan Thomas Limchua was appointed as Counselor of the Apostolic Nun…
CEBU CITY: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is eyeing Bohol as the next skilled workers’ hub in Central Visayas with the upskilling and reskilling initiatives through the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act.
Lilia Estillore, regional director of D…
TACLOBAN CITY: Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa said Thursday changing the name of their agency will be costly, but it is necessary to emphasize both illness and wellness.
Speaking to reporters during the Lab for All medical services
MANILA: The chairperson of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Thursday expressed support for the proposal allowing the long-term lease of land to foreigners.
In a statement, committee chair, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, said he beli…
MANILA: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (A.F.P) on Thursday said it is looking into “hardening” its facilities to make these more resistant to hypersonic missile strikes and other forms of attack.
“A missile attack is a possibility, yun nga
MANILA: The income of tricycle drivers in Quezon City has increased as a result of the government’s anti-‘colorum’ and ‘no plate, no travel’ campaign in the city, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Thursday.
In a statement, LTO Chief, Assistan…
