TOUR BUS. The Department of Tourism launches its ‘hop-on hop-off’ bus tour at the Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Norman Cruz When one tourism slogan is not enough to please everyone, try combining three instead. This was the suggestion of Sen. Lito Lapid, saying mixing …
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Ledesma named PhilHealth chief
Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr. as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Ledesma, who was named acting PhilHealth chief in November, will also serve as a member of the agency’s expert panel and board of …
Read More »Chinese ships tried to stop PH vessels from entering Ayungin Shoal — Coast Guard
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday that several Chinese ships tried to block two of their vessels to prevent them from entering Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. In this handout photo taken on June 30, 2023 and received from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on July …
Read More »Tourist arrivals to PH surge in 2022; Americans top visitors
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) announced a surge in the arrival of visitors to the Philippines in 2022, reaching 2,653,858, compared to 163,879 in 2021 for an increase of 1,519.40 percent. Tourists enjoy the waters of Boracay Island, a favorite destination, especially during a long holiday break. PHOTO BY BENEDICT …
Read More »Maharlika bill transmitted to Malacañang for Marcos signature
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) measure, which had been transmitted to Malacanang, a Palace spokesman said on Wednesday. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil. File Photo “Maharlika bill received yesterday (Tuesday) by ODESLA (Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal …
Read More »July 3 world’s hottest day, with mercury rising past 17°C on average
PARIS—Monday, July 3, was the world’s hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 17 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by US meteorologists. The average daily air temperature on the planet’s surface on July 3 was logged at 17.01C …
Read More »LEDAC OKs 20 bills; MIF to be signed before SONA
The Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday approved 20 bills that must be passed by the end of the year, including the Bank Deposit Secrecy measure that will allow the Central Bank to open accounts for cases involving money laundering and terrorism. …
Read More »Marcos orders probe into smuggling of onions, agriculture products
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the supposed smuggling of onion and other agricultural products. PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Contributed Photo In a video statement, the Chief Executive tagged the act as being …
Read More »Speaker, House transmit Maharlika bill to Senate for President to sign
PRE-LEDAC GAB. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri listen to other lawmakers as they lead the pre-LEDAC meting in Makati City late Monday to discuss priority measures for the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress. Ver Noveno Speaker Martin Romualdez and House Secretary General …
Read More »Marcos lauds Air Force’s ‘essential’ maritime patrols to secure PH
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rallied members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to brace themselves for “geopolitical changes” as he underscored the importance of maritime air patrol missions in upholding territorial integrity. “The days ahead will not be easy and will demand every ounce of your strength and resilience. The …
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