Mindanao’s first railway expected to be built

The 2,000-kilometer project will run through Davao del Sur to Davao del Norte, Davao del Norte to Butuan, Butuan to Cagayan de Oro and the final phase from Cagayan de Oro to lligan and Zamboanga.

Winning big: A teacher’s tale

This article is a contribution of the Filipino who trained and mentored his students in the International Math Challenge hosted by Pan-Asia International School, February 25, 2017 at the King Mongkut Institute of Technology in Ladkrabang.

DFA to shoulder Sagubay’s repatriation expenses, wife and kids’ one-way tickets

Dadu explained that the document is now in the office of Undersecretary Jesus Yabes and it might be signed within the day.

Lee Min Ho to start his military duties

Just like Thailand, Korea also requires eligible civilians to join their military

Dutertenomics discusses “golden age of infrastructure”

The present administration plans to spend more that 8 trillion pesos for the "golden age of infrastructure".

OFWs in Dubai succumb to death after fatal crash

A devastating turn of events reached the families of 6 OFWs as 4 were pronounced dead on site, while the other 2 are in critical condition, as a high-speeding SUV slammed the car of these OFWs, Good Friday, April 14.

VIRAL: Spanish guy apologizes for 330 years of slavery done by his ancestors

His gesture has touched Filipinos in the country and abroad, gaining the post more than 15,000 likes. Barnreuther has also ministered healing sessions in hospitals throughout the country.

Incentive offered to concerned citizens for reporting motorcycles on sidewalks

An incentive program allows concerned citizen gets paid half of the fine of motorbikes parking or riding on sidewalks according to Bangkok City Hall.

“Eradicate street foods” – BMA

City officials and street vendors had met to discuss the issue but failed to meet on a compromise, thus the crackdown starts in April 17.

Thaiticketmajor, BEC-Tero under hot water for overbooking Coldplay concert

There is an ongoing petition of questioning Thaiticketmajor and BEC-Tero Entertainment for allegedly selling fake seats and zones of the Coldplay concert.

Filipina athlete to represent PH in 2nd Thailand Karate Open

Erica has already competed in a couple of competitions including the 2011 SEA Games where she won 2 bronze medals and has also competed in the ISKF Master Camp Tournament in Philadelphia, USA in June 2016 where she won gold.

Pres Rodrigo Duterte clinches TIME’s 100 top personalities in 2017

Topping TIME’s 100 list is Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who earned 5% of the total ‘yes’ votes.

10 arrested for distasteful behaviour during Songkran

The ten men, aged 17 to 33 years old, were apprehended by police in suspicions of throwing these liquids onto Songkran revelers and motorists.

Chantaburi-Trat Filipino Association organized

The founding set of officers will be holding a 3-year term to "fully establish a strong foundation of the organization" said Gelan Rusuena, founding-president of the said association.

Philippines tops Thailand’s list of skilled workers

Among the 9 member countries, the top five consisted of the Philippines with 14,830, followed by Malaysia at 2,924. Singapore (2,034), Myanmar (1,948) and Indonesia (1,279) ranked third, fourth and fifth respectively.

New van rules effective since April 11

Carrying more than 13 passengers at public utility vans is now a driving offense as the new rule went into effect April 11.