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U.S. judge temporarily closes controversial oil pipeline
Activists protested and blocked construction of the controversial $3.8-billion, 1,172-mile oil pipeline for months in 2016
Congressmen looking to lower e-cigarette access age to 18
Despite science behind brain immaturity until 25 years of age, some congressmen want to lower the access age to e-cigarettes to 18
Cuba expands internet access, but under a very wary eye
The telecommunications sector in Cuba – once one of the world's least connected countries – is changing more than any other in the past year
Multi-lingual BPO firm eyes expansion in Davao, Iloilo
While the company is eager to expand to other areas in the Philippines, Open Access BPO chief executive officer Benjamin Davidowitz says Metro Manila is still crucial
Internet in Ethiopia hit by week-old cuts
Cherer Aklilu, executive director of the state monopoly Ethio Telecom, declines to give any details to explain the break
U.S. cuts off India preferential trade access
The United States had a $26.7 billion trade deficit with India from 2017 to 2018
IN PHOTOS: Senior citizens, PWDs vote in accessible polling places
Emergency Accessible Polling Place makes the voting process more accessible and easier for PWDs, senior citizens, and heavily pregnant women
Asian Institute of Management wins award for technological innovation
AIM's Analytics, Computing, and Complex Systems laboratory wins for supporting the teaching of 106 Master of Science in Data Science students
DPWH: Pampanga road, bridge closed to traffic over earthquake damage
The Department of Public Works and Highways says no damage was reported in national roads and bridges, and other infrastructure facilities in Mimaropa and Region 1
[OPINION] Inclusive elections in May 2019? Let's manage expectations
'Government response to access issues must be holistic and decisive; Otherwise the same issues will keep resurfacing every 3 years'
CHED allots P1 billion for short-term student loan program
Students from public and private universities can avail of short-term loans as early as this year, says Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero de Vera III
Taguig court orders arrest of Nicko Falcis
Kris Aquino's former business manager has been charged with violation of the Access Devices Regulation Act
[ANALYSIS] Why the free tuition law is not pro-poor enough
Its costs are borne mainly by poor and middle-class Filipinos
Macedonia takes major step on road to NATO membership
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says it is a 'historic day' which will lead to Macedonia becoming the 30th alliance member once the deal has been ratified by all the other capitals
Gov't releases P4.8-billion subsidy for state university students
This subsidy is for books, transportation, supplies, and boarding fees
Senate seeks to realign CHED aid program, to raise free higher education budget
Senators Lacson, Legarda and Recto pull out the Tulong Dunong financial assistance program and transfer the amount to increase the budget for free tertiary education
7 problems with free tuition law implementation, according to Salceda
Albay Representative Joey Salceda, a principal author of the law, says only a few schools have received funding, while several students are unable to apply for loans
50M Facebook users hacked? ‘Tip of the iceberg’ – expert
The September 16 attack may just have been the 'clumsiest one that alerts the palace guards,' says Beau Woods, a cybersecurity fellow from the American think tank, Atlantic Council
What to do after the massive Facebook hack
While Facebook continues to investigate, here are a few key steps to take to protect yourself from further potential exposure to risks
International alliace asks backdoor access to encrypted communications – report
The Five Eyes group of nations collects and shares intelligence among the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, using each one’s strategic locations to monitor the rest of the world’s communication
PDEA restricts Rappler coverage access after story on P6.8-B shabu
Rappler condemns in the strongest terms the attempt of PDEA spokesman Derrick Carreon to cut Rappler reporter Rambo Talabong out of the agency's official media advisory and coordination channel
Diokno says free tuition law now part of GAA
'We’re providing for it. Kasama na talaga sa budget,' says Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, despite previously warning government would not be able to shoulder the cost of free tuition
UP records increase in applications from free tuition law
The country's top university receives over 60,000 additional applications as aspiring students snake around the UP Diliman campus to beat the deadline to apply
Who's 'Winston' Gatchalian? PCOO makes another online blunder
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian points out the mistake himself
No tuition and fees increases in SUCs and LUCs for next 5 years – Unifast
Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education officer-in-charge Carmelita Yadao-Sison says during the 5-year period of review, the government hopes to determine a standard amount that will replace tuition and other school fees
PH lawmakers seek to ban reporters who 'besmirch' them
The draft rules also require reporters who do not have special accreditation to cover the House of Representatives to secure temporary passes two days before their planned visit
Bayan Muna asks SC to clarify TRO on retail electricity suppliers
The group says the 'sweeping' temporary restraining order earlier issued by the Supreme Court 'has given monopolies like Meralco the advantage'
CHED not expecting exodus of private school students due to free tuition law
CHED officer-in-charge Prospero de Vera III says requirements for transferee students tend to be strict and slots are often limited
CHED launches free tuition law IRR
Starting SY 2018-2019, the government will shoulder the tuition and fees of students enrolled in 112 SUCs, 78 LUCs, and duly registered technical-vocation education and training programs
8 things you need to know about the free tuition law
(2nd UPDATE) The law will cover the tuition and fees of students enrolled in 112 SUCs, 78 LUCs, and all duly registered technical-vocation education and training programs starting this school year
Pimentel on Communist Party of China, Whang-Od as Living Treasure, Kushner’s top-level access | Midday wRap
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CHED OIC vows to finish free tuition law IRR by February 22
'It takes a little bit of effort to craft implementing guidelines on things that we have never done in this country,' says CHED OIC Prospero de Vera III
SEC Commissioner resignation, SC on anomalous PNP chopper deal, Cuba protest vs US | Midday wRap
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Havana protests U.S. move to boost internet access in Cuba
The communist-ruled island is one of the least connected countries in the world
Internet restored in DR Congo after deadly protests
On Sunday, Catholic and opposition groups pushed ahead with banned demonstrations, which were met with a deadly crackdown by authorities
Iran blocks internet on third night of protests
Unverified videos on social media appeared to show thousands marching through the western cities of Khorramabad, Zanjan and Ahvaz, while reports spread rapidly that several people had been shot dead by police in the town of Dorud.
My life itinerary: Beyond curated social feeds
'You might think that I’m just one of those travel bloggers who go on trips sponsored by airlines or hotels. I am not.'
All Access Productions to give away tickets to Golden Disc Awards in Korea
The awards will be held in Goyong, South Korea
Free tuition law's implementing rules completed
CHED Chairperson Patricia Licuanan says one of the provisions of the IRR include maintaining SUCs' allocations for each student to ensure academic competency
32nd Golden Disc Awards will no longer be held in Manila
Sad news for Philippine K-Pop fans
Free tuition for SUCs in 2nd semester of SY 2017-2018 – Bam Aquino
(UPDATED) Senator Bam Aquino says Congress will provide CHED an additional P40 billion for the implementation of the free tuition law next year
40 European firms set sights on PH renewable energy market
Companies from 13 European countries eye investments in solar generation, hydropower, wind power, and electric vehicles
Recto: Keep DepEd P30-B budget to increase teachers' allowances
Senator Ralph Recto proposes a 'rechanneling' of the P30-billion budget that the House of Representatives realigned to fund the free tuition law
What's next after SUCs' non-collection of tuition in the 1st semester?
‘Just because [President Duterte] signed this into law doesn’t mean things will be miraculously okay tomorrow ’ says the UP vice president for public affairs
CHED asked to consider requiring financially able students to pay tuition
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman argues the free tuition law is social justice legislation that must benefit who it is intended for – the poor
Funds from DICT, DAR, DOTr eyed for use in free tuition law
The 3 agencies could get budget cuts in 2018 because of their spending pattern – billions of pesos in unused and unobligated funds – from previous years
SUCs may tighten admission due to free tuition law – CHED
Students who don t take on a full load or don t finish their course on time may not be granted free tuition says CHED Commissioner Prospero de Vera III
Duterte on how to fund free tuition law: 'Ewan ko'
Eh pagdating sa kin alam ko man na walang pera Pirmahan natin ito Eh di sige says President Rodrigo Duterte about his decision to sign the measure
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How can Congress fund free tuition law?
Budget allocations from underperforming and underspending agencies in the proposed 2018 budget may be tapped
