Starlink is the Philippine government’s hope for providing internet access to the country’s far-flung areas. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions across the globe, internet access has become more critical than ever before. Remote work, online learning, and telemedicine have…
Starlink: The Key to Connecting the Philippines’ Far-Flung Areas
From Siege to Restoration: The Story of Marawi City’s Rebuilding Efforts
Marawi City, located in the Southern Philippines, was once a bustling city and a center of trade and commerce. However, in 2017, the city was plagued by a violent siege carried out by Islamic extremists. The five-month-long conflict resulted in…
President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Continuity of High-Impact Infrastructure Projects
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has endorsed the continuance of thoroughly studied infrastructure projects from previous administrations in his vlog released last Saturday, March 18, 2023. The president’s administration has recently sanctioned 194 high-impact infrastructure projects under the…
Pres. Marcos adopts PNoy’s economic plan and PPP program
President Benigno Aquino III’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program was a major initiative during his presidency aimed at promoting infrastructure development in the Philippines. Launched in 2010, the program sought to leverage private sector resources and expertise to accelerate the implementation…
Russia Dismisses ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Official in Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
RUSSIA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova on March 17, 2023. The warrants were issued in relation to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the…
