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BAGUIO CITY—The summer capital is getting another shot at amending its 1909 Baguio City Charter, after Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. announced that a new bill passed third reading last week. In a speech read by his son, Quezon City Rep. Christopher Belmonte, during the program for Baguio’s 105th founding anniversary on Monday. Belmonte said amending the 1909 charter was … [Read more...] about Baguio charter change measure passes House

SEOUL - For the first time in nearly 10 days North Korea's daily "fever" cases dropped below 200,000, state media said on Sunday (May 22), reporting "a positive trend" after measures were taken to control the country's first acknowledged Covid-19 outbreak. The Covid-19 wave, declared on May 12, has fuelled concerns over a lack of vaccines, inadequate medical infrastructure … [Read more...] about North Korea reports ‘positive trend’ in Covid-19 fight as fever cases dip

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Pejuang Tanah Air is in talks with parties from both sides of the divide in its bid to stake a claim in Sabah’s political pie. Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir said they are open to working with bigger parties affiliated with the government as well as the smaller ones who have not even contested in any election. “But at this moment, we are … [Read more...] about Pejuang in talks with all parties in Sabah over possible cooperation ahead of GE15

ENCROACHING onto public land without the authorities approval is never a good idea. Breaking the rules set by the authorities sets a bad precedent for others from the neighbourhood. Residents in Tropicana Indah in Petaling Jaya are furious over the blatant disregard of law over a person with a Datuk Seri title at the upmarket neighbourhood. He has riled up his neighbours … [Read more...] about ‘Datuk Seri’ stokes neighbours’ and council’s ire with illegal roadworks

The Federal and Johor governments are urged to consider upgrading and expanding the road network to improve connectivity and accessibility in the state. Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Low Kueck Shin said the move would generate economic spillover effects to Johor. “We need to have a long-term plan for a road infrastructure expansion programme … [Read more...] about ‘Expand road network to drive local economy’