President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a bill that amends provisions of the tour of duty and appointment of top military officials. Republic Act No. 11939, or An Act Further Strengthening Professionalism and Promoting the Continuity of Policies and Modernization Initiatives in the Armed Forces of the Philippines …
Read More »Australia unveils defense, ODA packages for PH
LIGHT MOMENT. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong shares a light moment with Philippine Coast Guard commandant Admiral Artemio Abu, who thanked Canberra for all its assistance – from vessel acquisition to maritime domain awareness capability development programs. Australia on Thursday disclosed a package of new maritime cooperation initiatives for the …
Read More »Vietnam hits Beijing, Manila over ‘illegal’ actions in South China Sea
Vietnam on Thursday criticized both China and the Philippines, accusing the two countries of infringing on its sovereign rights following recent actions in the South China Sea, which Hanoi calls the East Sea. Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry deputy spokesperson Pham Thu Hang was asked by reporters over China’s actions at the …
Read More »PGH raises concern over marked increase in COVID-19 admissions
The Philippine General Hospital said it has been admitting more COVID-19 patients, most of whom had comorbidities, in its facilities over the past week. PGH spokesman Dr. Jonas del Rosario said from only 10 patients last week, they now have 60 admitted patients. “Most are vaccinated, but have no boosters. …
Read More »Arroyo: No House coup plot
Commits support to PBBM, Romualdez; disavows ‘early politicking’ THROWBACK PHOTO. File photo shows President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. flanked by then Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Speaker Martin Romualdez during the APEC Summit in Thailand in November 2022.Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo doused speculations that there was more to her replacement …
Read More »PBBM eyes ‘self-regenerating’ pension plans for AFP, PNP
(File photo) MANILA – The government intends to come up with “self-regenerating” pension plans for both the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday. Marcos bared the plan in an interview with reporters on the sidelines of the …
Read More »BI tells Teves: Monitoring of individuals in ‘high-profile’ cases part of protocol
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified on Friday, May 19, that the monitoring of arriving individuals especially those tagged in high-profile cases is part of their standard protocols. (Bureau of Immigration) The BI issued the clarification after suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. voiced concerns about the supposed …
Read More »DA eyes release of onion import order this May
(File photo) MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering the release of the import order of onions this May to ensure the stability of market prices, DA Deputy Spokesperson Rex Estoperez said Friday. In an interview, Estoperez said the DA needs to release the import order within the month …
Read More »3 dead, several hurt as collapsed tree hits shanties in Manila
Three died, including a two-year-old child, and several others were injured after a tree collapsed due to heavy rains and fell on shanties along Estero de Magdalena in Binondo, Manila on Thursday morning, May 18. The Bureau of Fire and Protection identified the fatalities as Edcel Lansiola, 42; John Mark …
Read More »Zelenskyy is headed to the G7 summit as Russia is hit with more sanctions
Canada, the U.S. and the rest of Group of Seven allies planned to unveil new sanctions and export controls against individuals and companies supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. The subject of war is expected to dominate summit. Canada, the U.S. and the rest of Group of Seven allies planned …
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