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Philippines sidelines local languages
Oped, Published on 09/07/2025
» In October 2024, the Philippine government, in its management of a linguistically rich and culturally diverse population, decided to make the then-existing Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) expire by not signing it.
Specialists urge revamp of state procurement process
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2025
» Technical experts have urged an overhaul of the bidder qualification criteria for government auctions to prevent registration system collapses for state projects with a massive amount of registrants.
Tough times ahead for small schools
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) is concerned about a nationwide decline in student enrolment, fearing the trend could accelerate the rising number of small schools, which are harder to manage under the current per-head funding system.
Contractors to be graded via 'report card' system
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is set to implement a "contractor report card" system from August, aimed at tightening oversight and accountability of contractors working on public infrastructure projects.
DSI turns to final suspect in collapse
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/06/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has forwarded for prosecution a case concerning the final suspect in the use of nominees at a joint venture that oversaw the construction of the now-collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building.
People's Party urges govt to scrap plan for car park
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» The People's Party (PP) is calling for a review of the plan to construct a new underground parking lot at the parliament complex, citing irregularities in the budget and design of the project.
City Dynamic Taps SEAFCO for Wireless Road Project
Published on 05/06/2025
» City Dynamic, a joint venture between City Realty and Swire Properties, has appointed Seafco Public Company Limited (SEAFCO) as the piling contractor for its ultra-luxury residential development on Wireless Road. This appointment follows the project's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval in the first quarter of 2025, allowing construction to commence. Piling and diaphragm wall works are scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2025.
Synnex sinks B50m into building new warehouse
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/06/2025
» Despite economic headwinds, SET-listed IT product distributor Synnex (Thailand) is investing 50 million baht in a new warehouse and plans to showcase technology solutions to sustain its growth trajectory.
Trade highway to link Laos with neighbours
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/06/2025
» Planning has started to construct Route R12, a new trade corridor in Laos linking Thailand, Vietnam and China.
Check dams proposal for North triggers backlash
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's proposal to construct check dams in northern Thailand to cleanse rivers contaminated with heavy metals has sparked fierce opposition from civil society groups.