Bilibid prison opens 5,000-sq-m park for inmates with visitors
What was once a sprawling, vacant area now features an open-air children’s playground and gazebos.
Cambodian ministry working group to provide beggars assistance
The aim is to find them a productive means of earning a livelihood, whether through work as professional musicians, or via vocational training.
Public apology not enough: Critics demand dismissal of corruption watchdog employees over illegal levies
The antigraft body has been embroiled in multiple scandals since 2019, the latest over the alleged extortion implicating Firli Bahuri, who was recently removed as chairman.
20,000 Japanese households still without water 2 months after quake
It is expected that more than 90% of water outages in these areas will be restored by the end of March.
China to standardize levels of fines
Officials emphasized the goal of optimizing the rule of law during a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
President Jokowi to play major role in Indonesia’s next cabinet setup
Sources familiar with post-election coalition-building talks say Jokowi has asked Prabowo to give him a say in up to four cabinet posts in the next administration.
More Filipinos ditching cash as a mode of payment: Study
Visa country manager for the Philippines Jeff Navarro attributed the trend to increasing payment acceptance across merchants for cards, dip and contactless, and mobile wallets.
Why South Korea’s doctors refuse to bend despite lack of public support
Both sides have amped up their publicity efforts rather than actively seeking a compromise, as the government’s deadline for junior doctors to return to work loomed.
Lok Sabha elections: BJP holds meeting to finalise first list of candidates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the party’s national president JP Nadda and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states attended the meeting.
Japan’s LDP hopes PM Kishida’s appearance before ethics panel restores trust
While some in the ruling party expressed hope for restoring public trust in politics, opposition party members demanded an explanation regarding the hidden funds allegations.