Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Thursday, March 6 said the death of the two Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots from the FA-50 jet fighter that crashed should not in any way delay the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program. Sen. Francis Tolentino (Contributed...
Whether with or without the help of allies, the Philippines must always be prepared to defend itself and sustain its defense modernization, a Malacañang official said. A Philippine Navy personnel posts for side watch for ship maneuvers during the 6th MMCA held in the West Philippine Sea on Feb. 5,...
Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido (Photo by PA) The Philippine Army (PA) created a new advisory group that would assist them in their pivot to external security operations and modernization program. Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido spearheaded the first-ever meeting of the newly-formed PA...
While jeepney operators and drivers are supportive of the government’s public utility vehicles (PUV) modernization program, senatorial aspirant Bam Aquino said on Thursday, Feb. 27, that they need government subsidy because of the high costs associated with the transition. Independent senatorial...
The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is transforming public transportation in the Philippines, with a strong focus on commuter safety. This initiative aims to replace traditional jeepneys with modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) that come equipped with enhanced safety...
The bill seeking to modernize the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) is now awaiting President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s signature, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said. This, after the Senate ratified the final version of the Phivolcs Modernization Act...
The Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMAP) is urging the government to prioritize the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), underscoring the need for additional funding. In a statement, ABMAP said securing more funding for the program would not only...
Outgoing Kingdom of Thailand Ambassador to the Philippines Tull Traisorat (left) pays a farewell call on Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Feb. 3, 2025. (Photo: DND) Thailand is capable of supplying ships, unmanned aerial vehicles...
The rationalization of routes, which is the second phase of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), will be completed in the next two years, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. And once the route rationalization is finalized, DOTr Undersecretary Jesus...
The Jeepney Phaseout / PUV Modernization continues to be a contentious issue. There are many arguments that have been raised both for and against it. Perhaps most troubling is the fact that there is a lot of misinformation spreading, particularly from armchair pundits that don’t quite understand...
The national government has invested more than P12 billion for the modernization of several airports across the country this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Thursday, Jan. 9. CAAP director general Manuel Antonio Tamayo said the investment includes P10.6 billion...
President Marcos has renewed his vow to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), starting with investing in talents, specialists, and leaders who will bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he...
