The decommissioned BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) as it was being positioned at its intended location for Exercise Balikatan 40-2025’s Maritime Strike event on May 5, 2025. (Courtesy: Exercise Balikatan) This year’s Balikatan’s Maritime Strike (MARSTRIKE) target vessel, Philippine Navy’s decommissioned vessel BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) sank hours before the start …
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(FILES) This handout photo taken on March 21, 2024 and received from the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (PCG/BFAR) shows an aerial view of Philippine scientists inspecting Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in Spratly Islands, in disputed waters of the South China …
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WE welcome the arrival of the Election Observation Mission from the European Union (EU) for the May 12 midterm elections, as its presence signifies the government’s commitment to fair and honest elections and the Commission on Elections’ readiness to be transparent about next week’s polls. Here in the country …
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Philippine and US trade and economic officials discuss Philippines-US trade and investment relations in Washington WASHINGTON — Trade and economic officials from the Philippines met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer last May 2 in Washington to discuss mutually-beneficial ways to strengthen the bilateral relations. The Philippine delegation was …
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(MB FILE Photo) Farmers’ groups on Sunday, May 4, accused the Marcos administration of peddling false hope to millions of Filipinos suffering from high rice prices, branding the President’s P20-per-kilo rice promise as a “grand deception” and a diversion from the country’s deepening rice crisis. The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas …
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(Photo courtesy of NNIC) MANILA – The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is initiating the process to clear 27 abandoned aircraft located in the general aviation area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), part of efforts to enhance safety, streamline airside operations and make better use of limited space. Some of the …
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An officer of the QCPD Kamuning Police Station places a checkpoint signboard in Quezon City as the police force went on full alert yesterday for the elections. (Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — Security measures are in place for the May 12 mid-term elections, with the 235,000-strong Philippine National Police (PNP) …
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) A new law signed by President Marcos mandates that all government entities, including local governments, make electronic purchases and procurements. Republic Act 12009, or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), introduces an electronic procurement and payment system for all government acquisitions of …
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File photo: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pose for a photo opportunity after delivering their respective opening statements at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on March 1, 2023. Rey Baniquet Focus on reg’l issues ahead of ASEAN Summit President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and …
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(Photo courtesy of AFP-Public Affairs Office) MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in partnership with United States forces, demonstrated synchronized firepower and rapid response as they conducted a high-intensity Counter-landing and Live-Fire Exercise in Barangay Dodan, Aparri, Cagayan on Saturday, a key event under “Exercise Balikatan 40-25.” The drill …
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