The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Nov. 22, that it has intensified inspections and safety monitoring in beach resorts and other tourist areas nationwide as the Christmas season approaches. Rear Admiral Genito Basilio, commander of the PCG Maritime Safety Services Command (MSSC),...
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites have been activated to serve as “staging areas” for the prepositioning of relief goods and rescue equipment for the victims of the recent typhoons and flooding. This was announced by United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson in a statement...
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned if the Philippine-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites are truly going to be used for the government’s disaster relief operations amid the effects of heavy rainfall and flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. “Unang-una, kailangan...
Key military locations under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and United States are now being utilized to bolster the country’s humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations amid the lingering effects of Tropical Storm Crising and the...
Senators on Monday, June 23 called on the government to intensify its preparation for evacuation efforts for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East following the unprecedented attack of the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed fears the...
The Philippines expressed concern over the “developments” in the Middle East as the United States blasted three Iranian nuclear sites, urging the concerned parties to avoid further escalation of the conflict. “The Philippines is greatly concerned over the developments in the Middle East in...
There are no reports yet of Filipinos injured in the Iranian nuclear sites earlier bombed by the United States, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Robert Ferrer of the Office of Migrant Affairs said on Sunday, June 22. “Wala po akong information kung may Filipinos doon (I...
Globe Telecom Inc. is launching a cost-efficient, green technology solution to further expand connectivity in remote areas across the country. Through RuralLink, the Ayala-backed telecommunications giant is expanding its network infrastructure to far-flung communities where traditional macro...
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental and neighboring areas will soon benefit from improved cellular network and data connectivity after the city government signed a partnership with Phil Tower Consortium Inc. to build cell site towers in strategic areas. MAYOR Raymund Tongson (right) and Phil Tower...
The Philippine government will continue to engage with the United States regarding the possible impact of the 90-day foreign aid suspension signed by US President Donald Trump on the two countries’ agreements and cooperation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Jan. 27. ...
AFP Chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. speaks at a situational briefing on the effects of Tropical Storm "Kristine" in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Oct. 23, 2024. (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) To bolster the national government’s response to areas heavily impacted by Tropical Storm “Kristine”,...
(Unsplash) Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens shouldn't be left behind when it comes to accessibility to tourism sites in the Philippines. With this notion, House Deputy Speaker Las Piñas City lone district Rep....
