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South Korea’s National Assembly speaker on Thursday called for solutions to the nation’s low birth rate and declining population to be legislated, highlighting the need for more long-term policies. “The government and the political circles should see the ongoing population decline as a serious national crisis,” Kim Jin-pyo said in a New Year’s briefing held at the National Assembly. &ldq...

The biggest factor influencing South Korea's families in deciding whether or not to have children is the cost of housing, a state research institute-issued report published Wednesday shows, in an analysis of various economic and labor factors. Researchers at the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements analyzed the country's birth rate patterns, using data from Statistics Korea, and concluded that dec...

Party says Mayor Kaunda has been far too detached from the lived realities of residents in affected communities

DAVAO CITY—The flagship housing program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is underway in the Davao Region despite the delays, a Presidential aide here has said. Secretary Leo Abellera Magno, the Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao, said he was bullish that the Marcos’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pamilyang Pilipino (4PH), in…

Under Administrative Order 14, Task Force Bangon Marawi will cease its operations on December 31, 2023

Discover the milestones of Bacolod City in 2023, as it emerges as a global player. From receiving the Seal of Good Local Governance Award to pioneering the 4PH housing project, Bacolod is making waves. The iconic MassKara Festival also gained international recognition, with performances in New York and South Korea. Notably, the Bacolod City Police was named the best in the Philippines. The city is also embracing eco-friendly public transport with the introduction of the e-jeep. Stay updated with...

After heavy Christmas Eve rains, KwaZulu-Natal Government aids Ladysmith flood victims, responding swiftly to the devastating aftermath.

Discover the latest progress of the government's flagship housing program, Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pamilyang Pilipino (4PH), in Davao Region. Secretary Leo Abellera Magno shares insights on the proposed housing sites, coordination with the City Government of Davao, and the aim to address the housing backlog. Stay updated on the developments and the potential impact on Filipino families.

The City of Cape Town recently blacklisted seven businesses linked to Nicole Johnson, the wife of 28s gang boss-accused Ralph Stanfield. It says this is due to reputational risk, but past criticism and recent issues, linked to City construction contracts, seem to have already put its reputation...

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has offered support to the families of