The Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) has a P45-billion budget for 2023, which is higher than P6 billion compared to last year's appropriation. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) “In all, there’s P45 billion for the AFPMP in the 2023...
The Philippines is seeking an explanation from China why its coast guard allegedly forcefully took from the Philippine Navy a rocket wreckage it retrieved on the waters off the Pag-asa Island. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said Thursday the country sent China a note...
Here's a bold idea: turn a disputed area in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)--one that's reportedly surrounded by Chinese ships--into the Philippines' own leisure fishing tourism site. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) That's exactly the purpose of House Bill (HB) No.6228...
China has denied reports that its coast guard forcibly took from the Philippine Navy an unidentified object off the Pag-asa Island. In a statement on Monday night, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said China’s coast guard took the object, which turned out to be the wreckage of a rocket launched by...
A total of 200 Pasay City residents received P3,500 financial assistance under the “Sari-Saring Pag-Asa” program on Friday, Nov. 19. The distribution of financial aid to beneficiaries of the program conceptualized by Senators Allan Peter and Pia Cayetano was held at the Pasay City Astrodome....
The Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday it is aware of an incident wherein the Chinese Coast Guard reportedly blocked and forcefully retrieved from the Philippine Navy an unidentified floating object it discovered off the Pag-asa Island. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the agency is...
(DSWD) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, April 19, assured the public of the continuous implementation of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” program (BP2) for eligible Filipinos who want to start their lives anew in the provinces. The BP2 Program was enacted...
Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Filipino heritage and culture will continue to be celebrated in this year's National Arts Month through diverse activities to be led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). National Arts Month 2022 (Photo from National Commission for Culture and...
Amid uncertainty, new sculptures on EDSA celebrate the potential of Filipino youth GIVE HOPE; BREED HEROES Jefrë's sculptures, Bayani leaning on DD Meridian Park, and Pag-asa looking down on onlookers and passersby, photo by AJ Despi (Cover Design by Jules Vivas) “The youth is the hope of our...
The globally renowned Filipino metal sculptor presents ‘Bayani’ and ‘Pag-asa’ Capping 2021 with an artistic note is international Filipino artist Jefrë Figueras Manuel as he unveils his newest giant modern art sculptures in the city—“ Bayani ” and “ Pag-asa .” A tribute to...
By BARBIE ATIENZA MB FAMILY RISES TO THE OCCASION — Responding promptly to the call for help for typhoon Odette-affected families in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Manila Bulletin staff and management worked together to speedily pack bags of hope stuffed with essential goods. The ongoing...
Barbie Forteza, Kim Domingo, Jean Garcia, and Max Collins banner the powerful line-up of Wish Ko Lang this December Kapuso actresses Barbie Forteza, Kim Domingo, Max Collins, and Jean Garcia banner the powerful line-up of "Wish Ko Lang" this December dubbed “Pasko ng Pag-asa: The Wish Ko Lang...
