Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday urged all Filipinos to awaken the spirit of heroism in their selves and help the country overcome present challenges as a gesture of gratitude to the heroes who gave up their lives to secure the nation’s freedom. In his message during the commemoration …
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Washington reaffirms alliance with Manila, ‘cherishes’ longstanding ties
The United States reaffirmed its longstanding alliance with the Philippines and assured Manila it will continue to partner with the country as it sent well wishes for its celebration of the 125th Independence Day on Monday. The US, through Secretary of State Antony Blinken, congratulated Filipinos in celebrating Independence Day …
Read More »Ex-senator, AFP chief ‘Pong’ Biazon passes away on Freedom Day at 88
Former Senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Rodolfo Biazon Sr., who was diagnosed with lung cancer in July last year, passed away on Monday morning, his family said. He was 88. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon confirmed the passing of his father, who has been confined at …
Read More »Oil price hikes erase rollbacks from last week
The country’s oil firms on Monday announced pump price hikes of as much as P1.40 per liter for diesel effective 6 a.m. Tuesday to reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market. The firms also raised the price of gasoline by P1.20 per liter and P1.30 per liter …
Read More »Health facilities near Mayon Volcano placed on blue alert
THE Department of Health (DOH) has placed all health facilities in areas surrounding Mayon Volcano on blue alert. “Remember, there is a concomitant health risk while being close to the eruption because of inhaling sulfur dioxide gas or particular matter of the ashfall,” Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said in a …
Read More »‘Chedeng’ weakens, moves away from PH landmass
TYPHOON “Chedeng” has weakened while moving away from the Philippine landmass, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. It is expected to leave the country's area of responsibility either Sunday or Monday morning. Weather specialist Grace Castañeda said that the typhoon continues to enhance the southwest …
Read More »Tourists flocking to Mayon
Sightseers still welcome in Albay, but DOH warns of toxic volcano gases Mayon was red with fresh lava on Sunday night in this video grab from CNN Philippines, while firemen ration water to evacuees who fled the volcano’s danger zone in Camalig, Albay As the crater of the majestic Mayon …
Read More »Obiena joins elite 6-meter vaulting club
EJ Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States, and Australia. On Saturday in Norway (Sunday in Manila), a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as …
Read More »Speaker, Tingog facilitate release of P33-m aid for Albay evacuees
Philippine Constitution Association President and Lakas-CMD Party President Martin Romualdez and wife Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (2nd right) shares a historic moment with (from left) Lakas-CMD President Emeritus and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd left) and Lakas-CMD National Advisory Council and Surigao Del Sur Rep. Prospero Pichay …
Read More »PH army activates disaster unit for Mayon operations
THE Philippine Army, through the 9th Infantry “Spear” Division (9ID), has activated its Task Force Sagip amid the increasing unrest at Mayon Volcano. Photo from 9th Infantry “Spear” Division, Philippine Army Facebook Col. Xerxes Trinidad, Philippine Army Public Affairs chief, said on Saturday that TF Sagip which is geared toward …
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