CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The city government is conducting a comprehensive study of the tourism potential of five diving sites here. MAYOR Malou Morillo (center) receives a briefing from a diving expert (left) during a tour of Calapan City’s diving sites. (FB) Mayor Malou F. Morillo...
There will be no more additional sites to which American troops would have access under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), President Marcos said on Monday, April 15. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Answering...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged authorities to pursue and promote sustainable tourism development and strict compliance to environmental laws to protect the country’s natural heritage sites. Go made the call amid the growing concerns over the construction of a resort within the...
DAVAO CITY – Philtower Consortium Inc. aims to ensure that Mindanao enjoys network speed and availability on par with the rest of the Philippines following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Globe Telecoms Inc. for the full takeover of cell site operations on the island in a hotel...
Tea (Tom Fisk/Pexels) On June 29, 2023, the Pandesal Forum on Philippine Tea took place at the Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City. The forum brought together leaders from various sectors, including academe, government, business communities, and diplomats from the China Embassy, to discuss the...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Wine is as old as history. In fact, the Bible has its own share of wine stories. The most famous one happened in Cana, where transformation of water into wine is the first miracle attributed to Jesus, as recorded in the Gospel of John. Wine has been produced for thousands of...
After serving in the United States Military for over two decades, Mario Laureta finally laid down arms and returned to the Philippines to farm. Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant Mario Laureta was born and raised in Uddiawan, Nueva Vizcaya. In 2010, Laureta decided to retire after 22 years in the...
The Senate wants fire-hit Manila Post Office building restored as soon as possible. This came after Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" M. Angara, chairman of the Senate finance committee, revealed that Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri sent a message to him asking "that we have to work with the...
BF Ecofarm and Leisure Park prides itself as the only aesthetically developed farm in its province. (Roderick Bulay) Spending the day in nature is undoubtedly one way to attain serenity and relaxation. Breathing in the fresh air and resting under the shade of the trees is a great way for a reset....
When Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo meets with State Secretary Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III next week, they are expected to reaffirm the United States’ “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines. Philippine and American flags (Photo from US...
Malacañang has announced the four locations that have been considered as "suitable and mutually beneficial" to become additional Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites. It underscore these sites are expected to boost the country's disaster response. In a statement, the Palace said...
The Philippine government has already identified the four new sites that United States (US) military forces would have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday, March 22. However, the Chief Executive did not...
