Civilians embark one of the civilian boats that joined the Atin Ito Coalition's resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea on Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Atin Ito Coalition / Facebook) A second resupply mission led by civilian stakeholders in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is currently in the...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Artemio Gavan (File photo) For the sixth straight year, the Philippines was again chosen to lead a regional body that combats piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan (File photo) The 30,500-strong Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is prepared to implement security measures in ports and at sea nationwide to ensure the safety of the traveling public during the Holy Week or "Semana Santa". PCG Commandant,...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday, March 17 expressed optimism President Marcos’ signing into law of Republic Act No. 11985 or An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines will give “new life” to the country’s dying salt industry. Villar,...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is expecting more than two million passengers to troop to various ports across the country to either go to their hometown or on a vacation during this year’s observance of the Holy Week. In anticipation of the influx of passengers from March 24 to 31, PPA...
Philippine Army personnel conduct a live fire exercise using the Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) 1155 self-propelled guns and M119 105mm Howitzer during the Combined Armes Training Exercise (Catex) "Katihan" Battle Period 2 at Col. Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Capas, Tarlac on March...
Meralco put up a defensive masterclass and stifled Barangay Ginebra, 91-73, to snap a two-game slide in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, March 15. The Bolts led from start to finish all thanks to the combination of their hot shooting and suffocating defense that...
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — President Marcos brushed off China's recent accusation that the Philippines is misleading the international community with the South China Sea issue, saying the Philippines did not start the problem there. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie Dingding/PPA...
There’s no such thing as a championship hangover for a team that throughout its history, has repeatedly won it all. San Miguel wasted no time flexing its might and essayed a rousing 109-97 debut over Rain or Shine to begin its quest for back-to-back title in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the...
Plastic typically falls in the non-recyclable category, especially if recycling facilities do not accept it due to material standards. But differ Rezbin, an Iloilo-based waste management company that recycles almost all types of plastic into furniture and fashion items. The company provides...
The local stock market fell due to less than favorable US economic data which further supported growing concern that interest rate cuts are not coming soon. The main index plunged by 145.64 points or 2.09 percent as the Property sector led the retreat while the Mining and Oil counter was the only...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) spokesperson announced that the hospital will reopen to all patients on Monday, March 18, following a fire incident on March 13. Photo from University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital Facebook page "Pakiusap sana ay hanggang itong darating na...
