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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said President Marcos’ overseas trips have been pivotal in generating serious investment interest in the Philippines, noting that 46 projects worth $14.2 billion have already started operating, completed registration, or commenced implementation. Malacañang photo  Citing a report from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), …

This frame grab from handout video taken on Feb. 8, 2024 and released by the Philippine Coast guard (PCG) on February 11, shows a Chinese coast guard vessel (front R) blocking and sailing past Philippine coast guard ship BRP Teresa Magbanua (back L) near Scarborough Shoal, in the disputed South …

Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (below, third from right) visits the northern frontier’s maritime defense outpost in Mavulis Island in Itbayat, Batanes on Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines)  The Department of National Defense (DND) has cautioned China for issuing “provocative rhetoric” …

The Israeli military says it has discovered tunnels underneath the main headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City, alleging that Hamas militants used the space as an electrical supply room.  UNRWA claims no knowledge of underground facilities, says allegations merit ‘independent inquiry.’ The Israeli military says …

As King Charles steps back from public duties while undergoing treatment for cancer, other senior members of the Royal Family will continue their appearances and are likely to stand in for the monarch at some events.  Monarch won’t carry out engagements but is continuing with constitutional duties. Hello, royal watchers. …

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s recent request for Secret Service protection is shining a light on threats of violence faced by public figures leading up to the 2024 U.S. election.  Nikki Haley’s appeal for Secret Service protection puts spotlight on threats facing public figures. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s request …

At a Glance: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto suggests adjustment of economic growth targets due to lower-than-expected expansion last year Recto emphasizes need for more realistic GDP targets set by the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) Discussion underway to establish more realistic targets for the future DBCC met on Feb. 5 …

Legislators led by Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Friday welcomed the declaration by President Marcos of his full support for the House advocacy of amending the Constitution’s “restrictive” economic provisions. “I think our push for economic reform in the Charter, which the Senate has always ignored and …

DILIGENT SEARCH. Teams from the Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao through the PCG Station Davao de Oro join other rescuers in searching for survivors of the landslide in Brgy. Masara, Maco town on Friday. PCG and AFP photos But 89 still missing after landslide as death toll up to 27 A …

At a Glance In his message, the President is hoping that the victories of 2023 rekindle everyone’s “enthusiasm and optimism” in uplifting and steering the country to greater heights. Feb. 9 and 10 of this year were declared special nonworking days in the Philippines in celebration of the Chinese New …