Philippine Army (PA) vice commander Major Gen. Steve Crespillo was formally installed on Tuesday, September 5, as the new commander of the Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom). PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad, in a statement on Wednesday, September 6, said the change of command...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) signed on Wednesday, Sept. 6, an agreement to strengthen the efficiency and security of trade and economic zone operations in the country. Under the Data Sharing Agreement, PEZA will be granted access to BOC’s...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte says law enforcement units and other concerned agencies should brace for more "hostile maneuvers" from China following the publication of its new 10-dash line...
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Despite peace and stability being a "distant reality," President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has urged all parties to exercise self-restraint on all activities that would complicate the ongoing dispute in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
Travel is now more fun for kids on Philippine Airlines (PAL), thanks to its latest limited-edition, Disney-themed Junior Jetsetter Kits (JJ Kits). This special amenity kit features designs inspired by beloved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, adding a...
The far north, the northern edge of the country, the northernmost tip of the island of Luzon—these descriptions are a tonic for wanderlust, but I would in my youth drive 12 hours to Pagudpud, with a lot of stops because I had never been, or ever wanted to go, to Ilocos in a hurry. It’s...
A brilliant Filipina physicist, Dr. Gennevieve Macam, along with other researchers, made an outstanding contribution to the field of Science by exploring a special class of subatomic particles known as Weyl fermions. (Photo credit to UPD) These particles can be described using concepts from...
By DAISY LOU C. TALAMPAS NICE AND WAVY Vacationers enjoy the beach and trying out water sports at Hudayriyat in Abu Dhabi The pandemic has put on hold our bucket list trips and escapades. But thank heavens after two years of lockdowns, the world has opened up and it’s time...
USS Chinook (PC 9) is accepted by the Philippine Navy after being decommissioned by the United States Navy in Manama, Bahrain on March 28, 2023. It will be commissioned into service and christened as BRP Ladislao Diwa (PS-178) on Sept. 11, 2023 in Manila. (Courtesy of Philippine Navy) Two patrol...
The local stock market managed to inch up as the higher August inflation rate of 5.3 percent versus 4.7 percent in July was already expected. The main index added 10.32 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,225.00 as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks and Property firms retreated....
Bank of Commerce (BankCom), the banking arm of conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC), was assigned an Issuer Credit Rating of PRS Aa plus (corp.) with a "Stable Outlook" by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). PhilRatings said an Issuer Credit Rating is an opinion on the...
Former solicitor general and associate justice Francis Jardeleza has urged the Philippine government to seek damages from China for its harassments and illegal actions in the Philippine waters by filing a case that can be backed by Manila's previous arbitral ruling victory. At the Kapihan sa Manila...
