House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) Speaker Martin Romualdez said that the House of Representatives will not tolerate the possible arrest of Filipinos within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by Chinese authorities. This, as the House leader hit Beijing’s announcement that it will start to arrest foreign nationals in what …
Read More »DILG recommends preventive suspension against Bamban mayor
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the issuance of a preventive suspension against Bamban Mayor Alice Guo of Tarlac “to prevent any influence on the continuing investigations of our and other agencies.” The department formed a special team to …
Read More »BOC set to enforce standardized customs fees, charges
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out a new regulation that will establish uniformity in collecting fees and charges to enhance transparency and streamline operations. Under Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 02-2024, all stakeholders, including shipping lines, airlines, importers, and customs brokers, will now be subject to standardized service fees, …
Read More »PH, Malaysia mark 60 years of diplomatic relations
FRIENDSHIP. The 60th anniversary logo of the Philippine-Malaysia Diplomatic Relations designed by Filipino engineer Jayven Villamater. Both countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, committing to enhanced cooperation in the years to come. (Courtesy of DFA) MANILA – The Philippines and Malaysia are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, committing to enhanced …
Read More »Marcos: Troops must adapt to new ‘battlefield’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the troops to consider training in new forms of warfare, especially in the digital spectrum. In a visit on Thursday to Camp Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City, Marcos said that times are changing and that new threats to national …
Read More »Marcos launches Tourism Rest Areas in Pagudpud
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office/Facebook) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated Northern Luzon’s first “Tourist Rest Area” (TRA) in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, aiming to boost tourism in the Ilocos Region. The President praised the TRA project as an example of effective collaboration between the government and …
Read More »Marcos orders review of PMA curriculum
MAIN GUEST. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. makes his way to the Fort del Pilar grounds in Baguio City for the Philippine Military Academy “Bagong Sinag” Class of 2024 commencement exercises on Saturday (May 18, 2024). In his speech before the 278 graduates, the President said he shares with their parents …
Read More »‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 announces premiere date
Summer flick “The Summer I Turned Pretty” recently announced its return for a third and final, premiering on Prime Video in summer 2025. The news was revealed by series creator Jenny Han during Amazon’s Upfront presentation. The upcoming sequel promises to be a supersized affair, boasting a whopping 11 episodes …
Read More »Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza, military says
Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Friday. Hamas ‘skeptical’ of Israel’s claims, says truce only way to bring home hostages alive. Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the …
Read More »Ukraine has U.S. weapons it can’t use in Russian territory. Will that change?
Ukraine is trying to fend off a Russian offensive in the northeastern border region of Kharkiv, but it can only use its U.S.-provided firepower on its own side of the border when trying to thwart attacks. U.S. policy prohibits Ukraine from using U.S.-provided weapons to hit targets in Russia. Ukraine …
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