Technology

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep gratitude to the Philippine Embassy in Israel and other government agencies for ensuring the safe return of four Department of Agriculture (DA) officials who were stranded in Israel after renewed tensions with Iran.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have declined sharply since their 2008 peak, falling from 5 percent of GDP to around 2 percent in recent years, according to a World Bank study. The decline affects nearly 60 percent of EMDEs, including regional players like the Philippines, and threatens progress in infrastructure development, poverty reduction, job creation, and climate action.

The Meralco Power Academy (MPA), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mindanao State University-General Santos (MSU-GenSan) to drive innovation in energy education and training, further strengthening the talent pipeline for the energy sector.