China has claimed that the Philippines' seeking of military funding from the United States "will only lead to greater insecurity" of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. It also said that doing so will only turn the Philippines into someone else's cheese piece. Lin Jian, spokesman for...
The Philippines will receive $500 million in foreign military financing from the United States as Washington's help for Manila's efforts to modernize its military and the coast guard. "This level of funding is unprecedented," said US Defense chief Lloyd Austin after the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 617 families affected by typhoon “Egay” last year in Sagay City, Negros Occidental received financial assistance totaling P6.17 million from the National Housing Authority (NHA). MORE than 600 families receive P10,000 in financial aid each from the National Housing...
As roads going to Barangay Sta. Ines in Tanay, Rizal remain impassable, President Marcos has ordered the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to lift government assistance via helicopters to about 3,000 families who were still stranded there due to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) instructed all its regional directors to prepare emergency shelters for residents that would be displaced by flooding and other adverse effects of typhoon “Carina”. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said a memorandum was...
President Marcos has directed government agencies to swiftly assist those affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon as they continue to cause heavy rains and strong winds in Metro Manila and many other parts of the country. PCO/Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin In an X post on...
President Marcos had to skip the distribution of government assistance to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolk in Tablas, Romblon, while the inauguration and turnover of the Rice Processing System II in Piddig Ilocos Norte had to be postponed due to the bad weather on Thursday, July 18....
By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS Families affected by the southwest monsoon in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte received government financial assistance and relief supplies over the weekend. ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS — Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr. and Department...
President Marcos has lauded the Filipinos in Sulu for nourishing their ancestors' arts, music, creations, and customs from centuries ago. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Marcos said this as he led the distribution of P10 million in financial assistance to...
President Marcos has distributed nearly P100 million in financial assistance to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Samar, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos handed over P50 million to Samar Gov. Sharee...
President Marcos vowed that his administration will continue extending help to Antiqueños amid the progress being felt by the province in terms of infrastructure and the challenges its people face due to the El Niño phenomenon. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. speaks at the...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is determined to file complaints against individuals and their associates who have not properly documented their unregistered SIM cards, which are being used for fraudulent activities. In a statement, CICC Executive Director Alexander K....
