THE Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday defended the presence of United States (US) Navy aircraft during the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying this boosted the morale of Filipinos – both civilians and troops – in the area. …
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Man in road rage incident in Valenzuela City surrenders
THE man who figured in a road rage incident in Valenzuela City in August surrendered himself and his firearm to Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian who presented him to the media on Tuesday. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION A victim and a witness positively identify the man involved in a road rage incident in …
Read More »New Agrarian Reform law benefits 610,000 farmers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Agrarian Reform to ensure the “smooth and immediate” enforcement of the New Agrarian Reform Emancipation Act. The law condones all loans, including interests, penalties, and surcharges incurred by over 610,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). The President, who is celebrating his …
Read More »Ressa cleared on 5th charge of tax evasion by Pasig court
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa was acquitted Tuesday of her final tax evasion charge, the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison. Ressa smiled as the judge delivered the verdict in a case that has dragged on for nearly five years. The 59-year-old, …
Read More »Pagasa monitors 2 LPAs that may enhance southwest monsoon
THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is monitoring two low pressure areas (LPAs) outside and inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that may enhance the southwest monsoon. Weather specialist Obet Badrina on Monday said these two weather disturbances will unlikely develop into tropical depressions. “But they …
Read More »Diokno, economists in favor of Balisacan taking over Agri post
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno and private sector economists are in favor of seeing National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan lead the Department of Agriculture. Diokno, the head of the economic team, said it was a “sound proposal.” “He [Balisacan] has heard it many times, and Arsi’s undergrad …
Read More »Envoy says US, PH military officials planning fresh large-scale exercises
Senior Philippine and US military officials are scheduled to meet in the coming days in Manila to discuss assistance programs and large-scale exercises, US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said Monday. In her speech during the commissioning ceremony of two Philippine Navy patrol vessels, Carlson said the meeting is …
Read More »DTI: Fuel subsidies dealt within 2 days; Diesel up by 40c/liter, gasoline by 20c
The Department of Transportation said it will distribute P3 billion in fuel subsidies to 1.36 million public utility vehicle drivers nationwide affected “within the next 2 days, the latest would be September 15.” Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the subsidy will help PUV drivers and operators following nine straight weeks …
Read More »PBBM marks dad’s 106th birthday with vow for better public service
In celebrating his father’s 106th birth anniversary, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to honor his father’s memory through public service. In a brief speech after a mass celebrating his late father’s birth anniversary, President Marcos said that his father served as his mentor and gave him guidance whenever things got …
Read More »Gloria prodding Rody back into politics, says Go
Former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prodded former President Rodrigo Duterte to be active again in politics, Senator Christopher Go disclosed on Monday. Arroyo’s photo with Duterte made the rounds on social media two days after she also posted a photo of her with former Vice President Leni Robredo …
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