A water cannon salute is given to the Philippine Air Force's newest acquisition, a C-130H tactical transport aircraft, during its arrival at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on February 19, 2024. (Photo by PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) welcomed its newest C-130H tactical transport...
Sen. Francis Tolentino said on Monday, February 19, that the final measure on archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) to be submitted to the Senate Plenary will be finished before the holy week in March. Sen. Francis Tolentino seeks guidance and wisdom from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine...
A cargo vessel sank off Coron, Palawan on Monday morning, Feb. 19, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said 14 crew members of MV Amelia Kyle-1 were rescued by the crew of fishing boat (FB) Mommy Rose I after the vessel sank three nautical miles off...
In the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), there's no equipment on its vessels that is manufactured in China, according to its spokesperson. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson on West Philippine Sea, said that its modern vessels were built in and delivered by other "like-minded" countries such as...
President Marcos has directed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to continue their deployment in Bajo de Masinloc following China's continued presence in the disputed waters. Photos: Malacañang & Philippine Coast Guard In a forum over the weekend, PCG...
A total of 336 pieces of hidden fossilized giant clam shells or "taklobo / manlet" are recovered by authorities at the shoreline of Brgy. Sebaring in Balabac, Palawan on February 14, 2024. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) Fossilized giant clam shells or "taklobo / manlet" that are suspectedly...
The Marcos administration's efforts toward fiscal consolidation may proceed at a slower pace, as economic managers are considering revising down their growth forecasts for the medium term, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the...
While there is already some selling pressure, the local stock market is seen to retest the 7,000 resistance level this week as sentiment remains bullish on the back of good economic numbers. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said, “the local market remained bullishly...
Filipino fishermen are expected to get more catch in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag or Scarborough Shoal) after the national government directed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to conduct a rotational deployment of their vessels in the area....
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the rising employment rate in the country would help cushion the impact of higher inflation on the purchasing power of Filipinos. In a statement, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan stressed the immediate need to address inflation,...
Speaking before alumni of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says that he is hoping that they stand with the Senate in protecting the 1987 Constitution. (Photo from the Office of Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri) "I am hopeful that our men and women of the...
Aside from navy, coast guard, and militia vessels, the Chinese government has already started deploying a drone in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag or Scarborough Shoal) in Zambales, marking the latest development in the heating up maritime row between Manila and Beijing. Commo. Jay Tarriela, Philippine...
