Now is the time for the government to focus its attention on the security threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) which impair the food needs and livelihood of Filipinos, Partido Reporma presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday, March 3 said. Lacson, chairman of the Senate...
The prevalence of heart diseases in the Philippines rose by 28 percent during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, said Philippine Heart Association president Dr. Gilbert Vilela on Thursday, March 3. (Unsplash) “Tumaas ng 28 percent. Nakakagulat at nakakatakot. Ito ay nangyari during the...
Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, deputy commander of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), visited the Philippine Army (PA) headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday, March 1, to tackle plans that will enhance military cooperation between both countries. Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane,...
Amid the declining number of COVID-19 cases, the Philippines and Israel discussed various bilateral initiatives in health cooperation such as ensuring the health and safety of Filipinos in the Middle Eastern country. Philippine Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto and Minister of Health Nitzan...
The local stock market fell on profit-taking as investors continue to be wary of developments overseas, particularly in Ukraine. The main index dropped 102.93 points or 1.39 percent to close at 7,391.68 as the Property sector led the retreat with only the Mining and Oil counter bucking the trend....
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino questioned the motive of Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) after the latter filed a “statement of appeal” with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) regarding its rift with world-class pole vaulter EJ...
The local stock market continued to regain lost ground as Alert Level 1 took effect in the National Capital Region. The main index rose 93.60 points or 1.28 percent to close at 7,404.61 as Holding Firms led the rally although the Industrial and Property sectors were in the red. Volume eased to 1...
While alert levels have eased, Philippine Airlines (PAL) kept its safety protocols in place. "The highest standards of safety continue to be observed on each flight," according to the flag carrier's statement issued March 1, 2022. "Our cabin crew frontliners continue to wear full PPEs throughout...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) recently deployed its "Hot Meals on Wheels" food trucks providing ready-to-eat meals as well as first aid stations for victims of the fire that broke out in Cavite. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that 464 individuals received meals and...
Malacañang on Monday, Feb. 28, confirmed the appointment of Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu as the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). CG Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu is the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). (PCG Photo) In a statement, Cabinet secretary and acting...
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday, Feb. 28, expressed interest to foster stronger relations with the European Union (EU) as it acknowledged the presence of existing and emerging maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy of Foreign Correspondents Association of the...
President Duterte has appointed Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu as the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) effective Tuesday, Feb. 28. Abu is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1992. CG Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu is the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast...
