WELCOME DOWN UNDER. President Marcos and First Lady Lisa Araneta-Marcos are all smiles after being welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancée Jodie Haydon at The Lodge on the Philippine leader’s arrival in Canberra on Wednesday. PPO photo President makes historic address to Parliament, to sign 3 …

Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addresses the House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 29, 2024. Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. is visiting Australia for his first official visit to hold talks on bilateral and international issues. (AFP / David Gray)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos …

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday directed state prosecutors to make sure the filing of airtight cases against the perpetrators of the abduction and killing of six Chinese nationals and three Filipino citizens in Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City last Oct. 30, 2023.  “Assure airtight cases …

MANILA — Malacañang has issued a memorandum strengthening the rules for the filing of requests for the issuance of proclamations declaring special non-working days or holidays. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Order (MO) 20 on Tuesday, after Malacañang observed that numerous requests are filed only a few days before the …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) predicts inflation for the month of February could be similar to January’s 2.8 percent or higher at 3.6 percent with mixed price pressures from rice, meat and vegetables, as well as higher power rates and oil prices. The BSP said Thursday, Feb. 29, that …

Small farm reservoir (DSWD photo) MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has earmarked more than PHP1.4 billion budget this year to fund projects aimed at easing impacts of the El Niño phenomenon in line with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. During the Thursday’s media forum at …

Due to El Niño At a Glance With the recent discussion on possible reduction of water allocation for Metro Manila’s concessionaires, Maynilad Water Services and Manila Water ensured the public of the preparations made to minimize the supply impact. The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) plans to lower the supply …

Kelvin Miranda (left) and Beauty Gonzalez (right) make hearts flutter in the film, ‘After All’  Just in time to conclude the love month, After All emerges as a heartening remedy for both the loveless and lovelorn. With its message of hope, the film explores the intricacies of love that stand …

Must-reads for fans of ‘My Husband is a Mafia Boss’ author Dianna Marie Maranan “My Husband is a Mafia Boss” author Dianna Marie Maranan, known as Yanalovesyouu, passed away on Feb. 20, 2024. Even though she’s gone, her work will continue to have a lasting impact on many of her …

The Clark International Airport (Photo courtesy of CRK) CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – The Clark International Airport (CRK) has won a Routes Asia 2024 award in the Under 5 Million Passengers category in ceremonies held in Langkawi, Malaysia. The award recognizes the organization’s excellence in airport and destination marketing. In a statement, the Luzon International …