“Malampaya reduced oil imports by more than 800,000 barrels per year, which saved the country an estimated $2.5 billion in annual import costs. Two new wells have been lined up for drilling at the Malampaya natural gas field which brings hope that the resource will continue to provide indigenous electricity. …
Read More »Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack in B.C., conservation service says
Conservation officers are investigating after a tree planter was attacked by a bear in northeastern B.C. Officials trying to determine whether black bear or grizzly bear was involved, why attack happened. Conservation officers are investigating after a tree planter was attacked by a bear in northeastern B.C. A brief statement …
Read More »PBBM: Strengthen fight vs. dirty money
Orders implementation of new strategy vs. terrorist financing, money-laundering President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday tasked all government offices and departments to carry out a new strategy to contain money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing as part of efforts to ensure that the country exits the Financial Action Task …
Read More »PCG: China less aggressive now in WPS
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday it has seen some improvement in China’s behavior in parts of the West Philippine Sea after its coast guard were exposed as harassing Philippine ships inside the country’s exclusive economic zone. PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said exposing China’s incursions in Philippine waters …
Read More »Solomonic slogan? Wow, It’s more Fun! Love, the Philippines!
TOUR BUS. The Department of Tourism launches its ‘hop-on hop-off’ bus tour at the Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Norman Cruz When one tourism slogan is not enough to please everyone, try combining three instead. This was the suggestion of Sen. Lito Lapid, saying mixing …
Read More »US envoy calls out China for its ‘unprofessional’ maneuvers in disputed sea
UNITED States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay L. Carlson expressed concern over the “unprofessional” maneuvers of the Chinese Coast Guard against its Philippine counterpart during their latest encounter in an area in the disputed waters that is considered part of Philippine territory. US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson US EMBASSY PHOTO “The …
Read More »PH patrol ships ‘intruded’ into China’s territory, says foreign minister
THE Chinese Foreign Ministry has claimed that Philippine patrol ships intruded into the maritime territory of China. In a press briefing in Beijing, Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (CMFA), said that on June 30, 2023, two Philippine Coast Guard vessels intruded into the waters off …
Read More »Senate bill seeks to grant free Master’s Degree for gov’t employees
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to grant free tuition to government employees pursuing a master’s degree in state universities and colleges (SUCs). Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) In filing Senate Bill No. 2277, or the proposed …
Read More »Marcos tells new Army officers: Join me in building better, safer PH
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has encouraged the new officers of the Philippine Army to lead by example and join him in building a better and safer nation. Philippine Army Officer Candidate Course (OCC) “Gaigmat” Class 58-2023 (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos stated this as he led the graduation rites of the …
Read More »Speaker vows to bolster law vs. agri smuggling
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Thursday said the House of Representatives will speed up the passage of a key measure of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. meant to tighten the noose around smugglers of onions and other agricultural products. “As soon as the start of the 2nd Regular Session …
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