10-year passport validity gets a nod at the Senate

Senate Bill 1365 or the Philippine Passport Act which seeks to extend the current passport validity of 5 years to 10 was approved on its third and final reading.

Gilas Pilipinas crushes Thailand in SEABA

Japeth Aguilar led Gilas Pilipinas against Thailand with the score of 108-53 in the 2017 SEABA Men’s Championship on Tuesday, May 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Disney under pressure from “Wannacry” attack

One among many companies hit by “Wannacry” ransomware is Disney as the said hackers are now demanding payment for 2 movies due for release this coming month.

Land Transportation Department enforces stricter rules on PUVs

Aside from having only 13 passengers inside public vans, a new order from the Land Transportation Department now requires public utility vehicles (PUVs) to have an emergency exit which is visible inside, effective Monday, May 15.

Ransomware “Wannacry” hits Bangkok

“Wannacry” ransomware that first hit Europe with at least 200,000 victims from 150 countries, is now affecting Thailand.

Ed Sheeran confirmed to perform in November 2017

Hit English singer-songwriter of Lego House and Shape of You, Ed Sheeran is set to have his debut concert on November 16, 2017 at the Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.

FB “likes” might bring you to court – police

According to Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), when you press “like” on a wrongful or negative online post, you can be guilty of the Article 83 of the Criminal Code which includes the “liker” as a conspirator of the act.

Tips for OFWs coming back from the PH

If you are coming back to Thailand from this summer vacation and are confused on what to do, this might be your guide to coming back to the kingdom without any hassle.

QuickservANTS extends help to Duterte’s Kitchen, Compassion Outreach

Professor Chot Velasquez, together with some officers, members and volunteers of QuickservANTS, handed 25,000PHP to Duterte’s Kitchen in Cubao last April 24, 2017.

St Robert’s opens summer courses

St Robert’s Global Education will be holding an orientation on May 13, 2017 to discuss important matters if you wish to enroll with them.

Disney in Thailand?

It looks like Disney’s world-famous park is set to invade Thailand according to permanent Tourism Secretary Pongpanu Svetarunda.

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".