Click here to view the video A round of severe thunderstorms rolled through northwestern Ontario on Sunday afternoon, prompting widespread warnings along their path. Conditions will remain favourable for some lingering strong to severe thunderstorms through the remainder of Sunday evening before more stable air arrives behind the cold front …
Read More »MIF to prepare PH for upper middle income status—NEDA
The establishment of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will prepare the Philippines to sustain and complete its development programs and projects as the country aims to become an upper middle income country by 2025, an official of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said on Saturday. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemari …
Read More »DBM looking forward to passage of FOI, budget modernization bills
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) expressed optimism that Congress will soon approve the controversial Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill and the Budget Modernization Bill under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. House Plenary (Ellson Quismorio/MANILA BULLETIN) DBM Assistant Secretary Rolando Toledo said that a “push from …
Read More »PBBM strengthens PH fight vs. financing criminalities—AMLC
The signing of Executive Order 33 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. strengthens the government’s battle against money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing, the Anti-Money Laundering Council said over the weekend. “… This demonstrates the Philippine government’s strong high level political commitment to strengthen the country’s Anti Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism …
Read More »US seeks Asean pushback on China
WASHINGTON, D.C.: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek talks with Southeast Asian nations next week to push back on China, a top aide said Friday. Blinken will travel to Jakarta for talks with foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), flying straight from Lithuania where he …
Read More »Gov’t resumes Armed Forces modernization
President Marcos wants military to catch up, be back on track in 2 yrs amid security threats President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the Armed Forces of the Philippines to modernize faster and catch up with the rest of the world following the setback caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Kung ano …
Read More »Good governance best way to end insurgency in Mindanao – PNP
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The continuous military operations may have weakened the New People’s Army but ending the insurgency not just in Mindanao but also in the entire country will only be accomplished if the local government units will provide good governance. PHILIPPINE National Police chief Police Gen. Benjamin …
Read More »Italian Navy ship in PH for defense drill
THE Italian Navy ship Francesco Morosini arrived in Manila on Saturday, signaling the start of improved military cooperation between Italy and the Philippines. Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente said in a news conference aboard the Morosini that the 144-meter multipurpose patrol vessel would participate in a joint exercise …
Read More »Govt ready for El Niño impact on economy’
THE government is ready for the negative effects of the El Niño phenomenon on the economy, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured the public on Saturday. Speaking at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said, however, that the impact of the long-dry spell …
Read More »New law writes off P57-B farmers’ debt
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed a new law that condones over P57 billion worth of loans of more than 600,000 farmers who are agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). Republic Act (RA) 11953, which writes off “all principal loans, unpaid amortization and interests, and exempting payment of estate tax on …
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