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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 …

BRAND MATTERS Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the International Forum on China Brand Development, part of the ongoing 2023 China Brand Day events, in east China’s Shanghai on Saturday, May 13, …

GIlas Women’s Stefanie Berberabe (left) shoots against a Malaysian player during the 32nd Southeast Asian Games at the Elephant Hall on Monday, May 15. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The Gilas Pilipinas women’s basketball team defeated Malaysia, 77-63, to take home a silver medal in the 32nd Southeast …

Robert Bolick PBA PHOTO Explosive guard Robert Bolick is officially joining Japan’s B2 League after inking a two-year pact with the Fukushima Firebonds. The team made the announcement on Monday, May 15 through its official social media platform. “I am very grateful and blessed to be a part of Fukushima …