The country’s three mobile network operators (MNOs) have presented a blueprint to Malacañang to reach over 7,000 Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) by expanding network infrastructure with new tower builds between 2025 and 2028. In a recent meeting of the Private Sector...
The Philippines is pushing for a reform on the United Nations Security Council, particularly expanding the membership to the council. Photo courtesy of DFA Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo made the statement in his speech at the General Debate of the 79th Session of the...
National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya (File photo) The National Security Council (NSC) accused China of violating safety aviation rules when one of its military choppers shadowed a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) while on a patrol mission in Bajo de...
President Marcos suggested that building higher flood walls was among other measures that could help mitigate flooding in Metro Manila and other flood-prone areas, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) reported. Photo from President Marcos/Facebook Marcos said this in a meeting with the...
A new “operational concept or modality” has been unveiled by the National Maritime Council (NMC) on how the Philippines can deal with China Coast Guard (CCG) presence in the disputed West Philippine Sea. A flag-raising activity is conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) onboard BRP...
The Philippines deployed a vessel anew to the disputed Escoda (Sabina) Shoal shortly after the BRP Teresa Magbanua, which was bullied and harassed by the China Coast Guard (CCG), left a week ago. Without giving specific details, National Maritime Council (NMC) spokesperson Undersecretary Alexander...
Listening to Maria Isabel “Maribel” Ongpin, the chair of HABI: the Philippine Textile Council, promoting the local fabric like Abaca as a “unique part of our identity as Filipinos” touched me with nostalgia. At the Wednesday launch of the 14th HABI Likhang Market Fair with this...
There are now fewer Chinese ships at the Escoda (Sabina) Shoal because of the bad weather, National Maritime Council (NMC) spokesperson Undersecretary Alexander Lopez said on Thursday, Sept. 19, adding that nature has become the Philippines “ally.” A flag-raising activity is conducted by...
Alice Guo (left), Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (Facebook) Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas is pressing the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to hasten its efforts to freeze bank accounts and other assets linked to dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor...
President Marcos has ordered government forces to maintain a strategic presence in the West Philippine Sea following the return of BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) from the Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, the National Maritime Council (NMC) said. BRP Teresa Magbanua (PCG/File photo) NMC spokesman Alexander...
After over five months at sea, BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is set to return to the Philippines after what officials called her successful mission in the disputed waters. File photo In a statement, National Maritime Council (NMC) chair and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the vessel has...
Commission on Appointments (CA) logo A new member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) and three recently-appointed ambassadors will undergo vetting by the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday, Sep. 10, according to Surigao del...
