Samudra Paheredar, a pollution control vessel of the Indian Coast Guard, docks in Port Area, Manila on March 25, 2024 for a four-day port visit. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship docked in Port Area, Manila on Holy Monday, March 25, for a four-day port...
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) advanced its mandated cash dividend remittance to bolster the government's efforts in driving economic growth and development in the country. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said that the gaming regulator...
The schedule for turnover of command for the next Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was already set on March 27. But what is not clear at this point is the question on who will replace outgoing top cop Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. In terms of seniority, there are three automatic...
The local stock market declined as investors wait for fresh cues from the US. The main index dropped 28.87 points or 0.42 percent to close at 6,853.10 as Banks led the retreat with only Conglomerates holding on to gains. A total of 553 million shares worth P5.48 billion were traded as losers beat...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (right) speaks while Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno listens intenly at a press briefing after the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on March 25, 2024. (Courtesy of OCD)...
A total of 8,399 examinees were able to pass the Philippine National Police Entrance Examination that was held in December last year, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) disclosed on Monday, March 25. At the same time, Napolcom also disclosed that a total of 5,021 policemen, out of...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – A man rescued three juvenile Philippine Serpent Eagles (Spilornis holospilus) from a forest fire in Villaverde, this province, recently. THREE Philippine Serpent Eagles were rescued from a forest fire in Nueva Vizcaya. (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo) Rescuer...
Obra Design Masterclass mentees with DTI and PTTC-GMEA officials Filipinos are inherently talented, whether it's singing, dancing, painting, or even furniture making. This was showcased during the recent graduation ceremony and award presentation of the Obra Design Masterclass on March 9, 2024,...
The local stock market is seen moving sideways as it benefits from quarter-end window dressing and some bargain hunting although cautious investors may opt to hold on to cash ahead of the long Easter weekend. “At 6,881.97, the local market is still at attractive levels with a price-to-earnings...
The Philippine Army (PA) said on Palm Sunday, March 24, that it has not monitored any security threat all around the country as it ensured the safety of Catholic faithful who are expected to visit different places of worship this "Semana Santa" or Holy Week. The Army is on alert to make sure that...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday, March 24 slammed the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) warning on the Philippines “not to play with fire” when the government is defending the country’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). ...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers didn't mince words about what he thought of the Filipinos who had allegedly facilitated the entry of at least 36...
