ENERGY PACT. President Marcos (left) and US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink (right) witness the signing of the ‘123’ deal that would allow the transfer of US-origin nuclear technology to the Philippines, signed by Energy Secretary Raphael Lotolilla (seated left) for the PH …
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SolGen ready to join probe vs. POGO passport holders
The Office of the Solicitor General on Friday said it is ready to join any investigation if the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wants to file charges against foreigners who illegally obtain genuine Philippine passports. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said the problem of foreigners obtaining Philippine passports fraudulently “was not …
Read More »Dalipe denies impeachment rumors vs VP Duterte: ‘Detrimental to unity’
House Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe (Screenshot from Zoom) House Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe has branded as “baseless” the rumor that there is a plot to have Vice President Sara Duterte impeached. In a statement Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16, Dalipe strongly …
Read More »Two drivers who name-dropped Revilla surface, fined P5,000 for using EDSA Busway
The two drivers who name-dropped Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. when their vehicles were flagged down for using the EDSA Bus Lane were both issued with a citation ticket with penalty of P5,000 each, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Thursday, Nov. 16. MMDA chairman Don Artes said …
Read More »2 passengers killed inside bus identified
CARRANGLAN, Nueva Ecija – Police have identified the man and a woman gunned down inside a provincial bus in this town on Wednesday afternoon, November 15. POLICE have identified this man and his companion in the killing of a man and a woman inside a bus in Nueva Ecija on …
Read More »Marcos meets Harris anew as US reaffirms security ties
President Marcos and Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States met for the fifth time on Wednesday, Nov. 15 (US time), to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries and discuss concerns on clean energy, technology, and the West Philippine Sea issue. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. meets with …
Read More »PH, Japan affirm commitment to work closely on East, South China Seas issues
The Philippines and Japan confirmed to work closely on issues in the East and South China Seas and other areas of common concern. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kamikawa Yoko (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan) During …
Read More »‘Intriga lang’: Erwin Tulfo says VP Duterte impeachment ‘not being discussed’ by House leaders
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo clarified on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16 that there were no discussions of an impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte within the House leadership. Tulfo was reacting to statements made by Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers …
Read More »DOH unveils 2023 Covid-19 laboratory network recognition ceremony
To recognize the outstanding achievements and dedication of the laboratory network in combating the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH) unveiled plans for the 2023 Covid-19 Laboratory Network Recognition Ceremony. Photo from DOH Scheduled to take place on Dec. 1, the ceremony is poised to mark a pivotal moment …
Read More »Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes southern Philippines
Robinson Gen.San after the Magnitude 6.7 earthquake (Photo courtesy: Mindanao Weather Update ) This handout photo obtained on November 17, 2023 from the facebook page of Shaira Ann Sandigan-Rodrigo, shows a damaged ceiling at a shopping mall in General Santos City in South Cotabato after a strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake …
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