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At a Glance This renewed Malampaya’s production contract for its final 15 years. It was supposed to expire on Feb. 24, 2024. The SC 38 Consortium must conduct a minimum work program consisting of geological and geophysical studies and the drilling of at least two deep water wells during Sub-Phase …

In celebration of Mother’s Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, and Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday paid tribute to mothers’ sacrifices and unconditional love, and how they teach children to make the world a better place. “I wish each and every mum a day full of the …

Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has ended the Senate inquiry on the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others after getting the testimonies of 80 persons from the province. Dela Rosa presided over five hearings conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs which …

PCG: Sovereign markers at critical areas show resolve to protect waters ASEAN’S NAVIES. Marine Brig. Gen. Edwin Amadar (inset), Fleet Marine Ready Force Commander of the Philippine Navy, delivers his opening address as the country hosts navies from across Southeast Asia—symbolized by their commanders linking arms—for the second ASEAN Multilateral …

The country logged over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third straight day on Sunday as government hospitals braced for an uptick of cases owing to the local transmission of the Arcturus variant. In-person classes at a school in Cabatuan, Isabela province are also suspended this week after over a …

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has activated three new free Wi-Fi sites in Calumpit, Bulacan. (MB Visual Content Group) DICT on Monday, May 15, said the initiative was conducted with the support of local government units in Calumpit. The hotspots were specifically installed and activated in Calumpang …

PNA file photo MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that local manufacturers will be prioritized in the procurement of biofertilizers.  In a teleradio interview, DA Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian said assisting the farmers is stipulated under Memorandum Order No. 32 given the significant number of manufacturers in the …

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over P2.6 billion worth of funds to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) in accordance with its mandate as the major charitable arm of the country. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles turns over a check worth P2,665,701,213.78 to BTr Deputy Treasurer Erwin Sta. Ana …

House of Representatives (PNA file photo) MANILA – Voting 260-0 with no abstentions, the House of Representatives on Monday passed on third and final reading a bill that redefines the crime of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate which will pave the way for easier prosecution of fraudulent recruiters. House Bill 7718 …

While the topic might not be on the formal, written agenda, or in any of the many programs and sideshows, foreign policy experts say the desire to keep the world’s non-aligned democracies firmly within the western tent will be a preoccupation of G7 leaders when they meet at the end …