As part of its on-going modernization program, the Philippine Army (PA) recently obtained 15 brand new M125A2 Armored Mortar Carriers (AMCs) from Israel. Armored Mortar Carrier (Courtesy of Philippine Army) Lt. General Romeo Brawner Jr., PA Commanding General, welcomed the delivery of the new...
The local stock market pulled back after the previous session’s spike as COVID cases continue to mount. PSEI-NEW-PHOTO-1024x683 The main index dropped 54.98 points or 0.77 percent to close at 7,085.69 as the Mining and Oil counter led the retreat across the board. Volume improved to 878 million...
More relief aid will reach residents affected by Typhoon Odette, after the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) payloaders cleared roads of more debris, the organization said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that they have cleared 2,468 cubic yards of debris...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon personally handed out 470 IV fluid bottles to diarrhea patients in medical tents just outside Siargao District Hospital, the organization said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA...
The country's trade deficit widened to a new record high in November last year as Philippine purchases of goods from abroad accelerated following the further reopening of the economy from quarantine restrictions. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday, Jan. 11, that the...
The surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country prompted the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to temporarily suspend lotto draws starting Monday, Jan. 10. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In a public advisory, the PCSO said that lotto draws will be suspended from starting...
The local stock market started the week on a positive note on bargain hunting spurred by better jobs data. The main index surged 129.56 points or 1.85 percent to close at 7,140.67 as the Property and Financials sectors led the rally across the board. Volume was still low though at 745 million...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) clarified on Monday, Jan. 10, that only health workers who will test negative for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be allowed to work. (Unsplash) In an interview with CNN's The Source, PGH Spokesperson Dr. Jonas del Rosario made the clarification after...
IMG-61295315a896147728bc545100568190-V Philippine Airlines has cancelled more flights as it struggled to sustain full operations with more quarantined frontline and support personnel unable to report for work. "We are taking the precaution of cancelling a number of PAL flights, even as our PAL...
The Department of National Defense (DND) has clarified that the first two units of T129 ATAK helicopters of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) from Turkey have not yet been delivered contrary to reports that surfaced on social media. T-129 ATAK attack helicopter (File photo courtesy of and lifted from...
D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI), through the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), has provided logistical support to transport relief assistance to areas affected by Typhoon Odette. The leading engineering-based integrated construction company and PDRF’s member company shipped 90 gallons...
The local stock market is seen to continue to be plagued by the rapidly rising cases of COVID-19 in the country and concern that it will again lead to the highest lockdown level. COVID-19 virus “A continuation of this (rising) trend is expected to further escalate worries over the possibility of...
