PEACE-MAKER As our modest contribution in strengthening partnership and linkages between Asia and Europe, we in the 350-member International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) together with the European People’s Party (EPP), European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR), and...
Citing the ‘critical situation’ in the contested South China Sea, the Philippines and the United States (US) held a second maritime dialogue to step up maritime policy and operational cooperation in a bid to address the varied transnational issues affecting the region. *The Philippine...
PEACE-MAKER In the course of our modest ventures into political party and parliamentary diplomacy in Asia and the international community, we consistently spoke about the need to develop a system of ideas and ideals that will make globalization work for all our peoples. In our view, the East Asian...
TACLOBAN CITY – Borongan City in Eastern Samar is hosting the 2nd National Surfing Summit and Surf City Festival from Nov. 24 to 26. The city has invited surfers and surfing enthusiasts to the landmark event with the theme "Surfing Horizons: Unveiling New Destinations, Igniting Tourism" and goal...
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PNA) – The province of Bataan was placed under a state of calamity due to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). The declaration was provided in a resolution passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Bataan and was approved by Gov. Jose Enrique Garcia III on...
SAN JOSE, Batangas – A foreign kidnap victim turned up in Barangay Aguilar here on Sunday, July 9. Police said the victim arrived in a gasoline station convenience store and talked to an employee in the Chinese language. The employee sought the help of the barangay. Barangay Councilor...
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of the Diocese of Kidapawan was reelected as president of Caritas Philippines on Saturday, July 8. (Photo from Caritas Philippines) In a statement from Caritas Philippines, Kidapawan was reappointed as president of Caritas and chair of the Episcopal Peace and Justice...
PEACE-MAKER Since the bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began in Khartoum in the middle of April this year, nearly three million people have been displaced, including some 650,000 who have fled to neighboring countries. About 3,000 people have been...
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – Mayor Mary Clare Judith Phyllis “Niña” Jose-Quiambao highlighted her “motherly approach” to governance during her first State-of-the-Municipality Address at the Balon Bayambang Events Center here on Wednesday, July 5. Looking pretty in her elegant, peach long gown,...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Antique led by Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao has disowned a toilet project without cubicles in a park in the provincial capital of San Jose de Buenavista. THE controversial toilet project at the Evelio B. Javier Freedom Park in San Jose de Buenavista,...
Police Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. officially took command of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday, July 7, stressing that he will prioritize police engagement with the community to preserve the peace and order in Metro Manila. *Police Brig. Gen. * *Jose...
More than 100,000 housing units will be delivered next year, Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar bared. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) "In next year, sa tingin namin na may made-deliver na bahay talaga, more than a hundred thousand, by...
