Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15) sails in the West Philippine Sea as part of the second Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) between the AFP and the US Indo-Pacific Command held from Jan. 3 to 4, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Philippine government expressed openness to resolve its maritime tension …
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Marcos urges communities to help gov’t win war against waste
President Marcos has ordered village officials and the citizenry to work together in achieving a clean Philippines, stressing that their initiative is what the country needs to win the war against waste. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a video message on Friday, Jan. 5, Marcos …
Read More »Marcos’ decision not to extend PUV consolidation deadline backed by majority
The decision of President Marcos not to extend the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs) was supported by the “majority” of PUV operators, a transport official said. In a statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Office of Transport Cooperatives (OTC) Chairman Jesus Ortega stated that Marcos initially listened …
Read More »US vessels arrive in Manila after sailing with PH Navy in SCS
The United States is flexing once again its military muscle in the Indo-Pacific with the port visit in Manila of one of its nuclear-powered aircraft carriers after sailing the South China Sea with the Philippine Navy. USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, arrived in the Philippines on …
Read More »Over 1.9M trees planted under DepEd’s ‘Christmas trees’ project
As the agency’s “Christmas gift” for Filipino children in 2023, the Department of Education (DepEd) said more than 1.9 million trees have been planted in different parts of the country. (Photo from DepEd) Based on the final report from the field, DepEd said it has reached a total of more …
Read More »Organizers hope to keep solemnity of Black Nazarene feast
Organizers of the much anticipated Black Nazarene procession on Tuesday, Jan. 9, have come up with measures to help keep the solemnity of the feast, which is expected to attract tens of thousands of devotees from around the country. Nazareno 2024 (Photo courtesy of Quiapo Church) “The measures are not …
Read More »DPWH completes 2 major infra projects in La Union
Photo: DPWH The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two major infrastructure projects in La Union that now provide better and faster mobility, and protect residents from flooding. DPWH La Union 1st District Engineer Jose G. Ginete, Jr. said the newly-completed projects were the concrete dike along …
Read More »Following Panay blackout, ERC ordered to complete NGCP rate reset review
President Bongbong Marcos has ordered the ERC to immediately complete its NGCP rate reset review following the Panay Island-wide blackout reported on Jan. 2. /PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered the Energy Regulatory Commission to immediately complete the rate reset review for system operator National Grid Corporation of the …
Read More »DOH records 28 new cases of fireworks-related injury on Jan. 4
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Jan. 4 confirmed 28 new cases of fireworks-related injuries, bringing the total count to 585. Photo from DOH Between 12 a.m., Jan. 2 to 6 a.m., Jan. 4, 15 injuries were documented and reported from DOH’s sentinel sites. The report also highlighted two …
Read More »Archbishop Jumoad named apostolic administrator of Diocese of Pagadian
Pope Francis has appointed Archdiocese of Ozamis Archbishop Martin Jumoad as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Pagadian, following the demise of Pagadian Bishop Ronald Lunas. Ozamis Archbishop Martin Jumoad (Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Ozamis Facebook) The Vatican made the announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 3, a day …
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