The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) gave China a dose of its own tactics on Sunday, Nov. 23, after BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) shadowed two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for WPS, said the BRP Cabra closely...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Sunday, Nov. 23, that the Marcos administration’s sincerity to go after those involved in the flood control corruption scandal, which allegedly includes his cousin—former speaker Martin Romualdez—will be tested as the government starts to file charges....
A Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer linked to an alleged flood control scam was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 23, in Quezon City. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) identified the district engineer as Dennis Abagon of DPWH MIMAROPA. He was arrested in Quezon City, a day...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said multiple foreign companies are already looking at potential investments in Palawan Mega Ecozone (PMEZ), which is still awaiting presidential proclamation to commence development. In a statement, PEZA said it is in talks with prospective investors...
The late Juan Ponce Enrile, former defense minister, Senate President, and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, was laid to rest at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, Nov. 22. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. joined Enrile’s daughter and son,...
Twenty-three foreigners who were involved in the now banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) were deported by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) last Friday, Nov. 21. Lawyer Alexi Val Arciaga, chief of the BI’s Deportation and Implementation Unit, said that the 23 Chinese nationals...
Those who were included in the arrest warrant issued by the Sandiganbayan in relation to the case of graft and malversation over the flood control anomalies will be accorded all rights guaranteed under the law, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured as it started the mobilization of policemen...
The independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Saturday, Nov, 22, described the issuance of arrest warrants against former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co and other co-accused in the anomalous flood control projects as one of the most important steps in attaining justice. ICI...
For seasoned executive Victor Genuino, the Philippines is poised to become a major powerhouse for data centers—a go-to destination for tech companies driving the next wave of digital progress. It’s a bold vision, and one he is already executing as head of VITRO Inc. “My dream is for the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has yet to receive a court order to cancel resigned Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co’s passport over his involvement in the mutli-billion-peso flood control mess. In a statement on Friday night, Nov. 21, the DFA said it has the power to cancel passports...
President Marcos underscored that space science must directly benefit communities, saying the country’s growing space capabilities should strengthen climate resilience, disaster response, and sustainable development. Marcos said this as he led the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum...
President Marcos has paid tribute to the late Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, calling him a rare public servant who refused to take part in anything he believed went against the nation’s interest. Marcos delivered the eulogy in Malacañan Palace on Friday, Nov. 21, describing Enrile as a...
