Direct-to-device satellite services successfully trialed for first time in India by Viasat and BSNL
The companies have successfully showcased direct-to-device smartphone connectivity during this week’s India Mobile Congress in New Delhi. Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India for the first time. Working alongside
Starmer hints at employer national insurance rise but pledges to keep tax promises for workers
Sir Keir Starmer has left the door open for an increase in employers’ national insurance contributions, despite Labour’s election pledge not to raise taxes on working people. The prime minister confirmed that “tough” decisions would need to be made in the
Philippines says Chinese maritime militia boat sideswiped fishery vessel
AN AERIAL VIEW of what Philippine Coast Guard alleges were Chinese vessels, manned by Chinese maritime militia, loitering within the vicinity of Thitu Island, one of nine features occupied by the Philippines in Spratly Islands, in the disputed South China
Marcos urges regional leaders to support green and blue bond markets
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. delivers his speech during the official opening of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Tuesday. — PPA POOL/ NOEL B. PABALATEBy Kyle
Marcos says 143 Filipinos in UAE pardoned, released
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pardoned 143 Filipinos in jail, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Tuesday. The pardon was in line with the Muslim celebration of this year’s Eid al-Adha. “I expressed my gratitude for the kindness extended
DoT renews P8-billion request for tourism roads
TOURISM Secretary Christina G. Frasco — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESTHE Department of Tourism (DoT) sought P8 billion anew to fund the construction of new tourism roads next year after it failed to get the approval of the Department of Budget
Pinoys accept political dynasties
BW FILE PHOTOMANY Filipino voters believed that government officials from political dynasties tend to be more corrupt, yet a huge chunk of voters thought there was nothing wrong with candidates from the same family running in elections, according to a
Over 47,000 pass eligibility exams
THE Civil Service Commission said 47,449 examinees passed the August 2024 Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test.Of the 296,758 examinees, 42,812 passed the CSE Professional Level, with a passing rate of 14.43%, while, 4,637 out of 32,707 examinees
Deal for endangered animals inked
PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATIONTHE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has tapped SM Supermalls to raise funds for the conservation of six endangered animals native to the Philippines.“We formalize our joint commitments with our lead conservation partners and the private
Upgrade sought for meat inspection
A PHILIPPINE senator on Tuesday called on government agencies to upgrade the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) amid diseases such as the African Swine Fever (ASF) and to boost local meat exports. “I believe the NMIS should be well-funded, and we