by Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter The safety of workers and digitalization training are top priorities in advancing the country’s railway services, according to the Department of Transportation (DoTr). With technical assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), DoTr Undersecretary Anneli R. Lontoc said the Philippine Railway Institute (PRI) recently started using new technologies […]
Filipinos are more prepared for natural disasters than they were seven years ago, but material investments and social support still needs improvement, according to a nationwide survey conducted between February to March 2024 by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI). On average, Filipinos’ self-reported disaster preparedness level increased by 42%, as revealed by the HHI survey […]
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter SEVEN of 10 Filipinos will not vote for candidates perceived to be supporting of China in next year’s midterm elections amid escalating sea tensions with Beijing, according to a poll by Pulse Asia Research, Inc. The poll, commissioned by think tank Stratbase ADR Institute, showed 73% of Filipinos said […]