President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday said he looks forward to stronger Philippine-China ties as both nations celebrate the 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them. In a social media post, Mr. Marcos recalled the founding of the official diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China under …
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CHINA should earn the trust of Filipinos, newly appointed Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said on Thursday, as the Philippines seeks to expand its alliance with “nontraditional” partners in the face of Beijing’s growing aggression in staking its claim in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Gilberto ‘Gibo’ Teodoro …
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to continue to boost the quality of jobs in the Philippines after the country’s unemployment rate dropped in April. PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Contributed Photo In a statement, Marcos said the government would take advantage of technology to generate more job opportunities for the …
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An expected El Nino climate phenomenon has arrived, raising fears of extreme weather and temperature records, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. This developed as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed all government agencies to strictly implement water conservation measures In light of the possible El …
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday, June 10, asked Bikolanos living near Mayon Volcano to heed government warning and assured them that aid and funds are on standby in case of a “hazardous” eruption as predicted. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a tweet, the Chief Executive …
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has ordered its offices in the Bicol region and Calabarzon to heighten their monitoring activities and to coordinate with their respective communities amid the increased activity from Mayon and Taal volcanoes. Civil Defense Administrator and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive …
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Blast at summit sign of possible eruption as Albay declares state of calamity MAYON AGLOW. Mayon Volcano’s crater is aglow with fresh lava in this photo taken at 8:30 p.m. last night by Phivolcs. Phivolcs, Albay PNP photos Mayon Volcano’s crater glowed well into the night on Friday as state …
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The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the country’s premier gateway, suffered another 30-minute-long power outage on Friday – barely a month after a similar brownout on Labor Day — as travelers sought to leave for the long Independence Day weekend. The power interruption from 12:51 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at …
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The Manila Police District (MPD) announced on Saturday, June 10, the alternate routes for motorists on Independence Day, June 12. In an advisory released by the local government of Manila on Friday, June 9, the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from Katigbak Parkway to South Drive will be closed to …
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TYPHOON “Chedeng” (international name: Guchol) remains far from the Philippine landmass as it starts to change its direction today, Saturday, the Philippine Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), said. “Within the day, typhoon Chedeng is forecast to move northward or north- northeastward. This would be the period where the typhoon recurves,” …
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