PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan (File photo) The persistent harassment and aggression displayed by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is a symptom of a systematic and consistent behavior that does not align with the universally accepted norms of coast guard …
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DHSUD to turn over first batch of housing units under PBBM in Bacolod City in December 2023
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is set to turn over next month a total of 288 housing units for informal settler families and low income earners in Bacolod City. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the housing units housing units at the Yuhum Residences in Barangay …
Read More »Robbery suspect, pal gunned down in Bacolod
BACOLOD CITY – A robbery suspect and his companion were gunned down by a man on a motorcycle on Araneta St. in Barangay 15 here on Friday, November 10. POLICE cordon the area where a man and his companion were killed in Bacolod City on Friday, November 10. (Police Station …
Read More »OP’s CIF report most detailed, comprehensive among gov’t agencies – Zubiri
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri noted how the confidential and intelligence fund (CIF) report of the Office of the President (OP) was one of the most detailed and comprehensive reports that he has seen. Sen. Sonny Angara faces his colleagues during the marathon plenary session on Thursday, November 9, …
Read More »Chinese vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with media
This photo taken on November 10, 2023 shows China coast guard personnel sailing an aluminum hulled boat at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) By Pam Castro and Jamillah Sta Rosa SOUTH CHINA SEA, Nov 11, 2023 (AFP) – As …
Read More »Chinese chase Philippine boat with media at Ayungin
HIGH SEAS CHASE. Philippine Coast Guard personnel and journalists use a rigid inflatable boat (left) on Friday as they head back after filming the BRP Sierra Madre docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea, where China Coast Guard personnel sailing aluminum hulled boats gave them chase …
Read More »Speaker leads Bukidnon Service Fair
SERVICE FAIR.Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (center) leads the launch of the Cash and Rice Distribution (CARD) program Saturday at the Malaybalay Central School in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. With him are Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores, Gov. Rogelio Neil Roque, and Bukidnon 4th District Rep. Laarni Roque. Ver …
Read More »Marcos gets bigger say on M.I.F. board
PBBM IN CAGAYAN. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads a situation meeting in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on Saturday. Mr. Marcos turned over P15 million worth of assistance to the provincial government, and P3 million each to the local governmentunits of Sanchez Mira, Aparri, Sta. Ana, Abulug, Cagayan and Sta. Teresita. …
Read More »This e-cigarette brand could get slapped with P728-M tax evasion case, Salceda claims
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda’s office) The House Committee on Ways and Means will soon hold an inquiry on what could end up as a P728-million tax evasion case involving the e-cigarette label FLAVA. This was announced Friday afternoon, Nov. 10 by committee chairman Albay 2nd district …
Read More »Alarming: Chinese citizens obtaining PH birth certificates, local gov’t IDs under POGOs – Hontiveros
Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed alarm over Filipino birth certificates being produced for Chinese citizens through Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), which are then used to apply for Philippine passports. Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros presides over the hearing inside the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub Smart Web Technology in …
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