MacroAsia Corp., a member of the Lucio Tan group of companies, has signed a ₱1.41-billion financing agreement for its seawater desalination plant project in Lapu-Lapu City. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said the loan agreement was formally executed by representatives...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada called on his fellow parliamentarians to support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027 to 2028 term. Estrada made the appeal as he presided over the ASEAN+3 meeting...
The National Security Council (NSC) expressed alarm Saturday, April 5, over the arrest of three Filipinos in China due to alleged espionage. NSC spokesperson Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya said the charges of espionage made by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) against the three...
The Chinese government has warned its citizens over the “unstable” security situation in the Philippines, telling them to stay away from political rallies and demonstrations and to reassess the need to travel to the country. (Photo from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China) An...
Perhaps, if Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa resurfaces, his security detail would not be an issue, Malacañang said. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) "Baka kasi po nawala po siya. So, hindi naman pwedeng tumambay lamang po iyong security nang wala po siya. Siguro po kapag siya ay nagpakita...
Reelectionist Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday, March 25 claimed that his security detail had been recalled by the Philippine National Police (PNP). Dela Rosa disclosed the matter in an interview, saying he was only made aware of the matter upon his arrival in Davao on...
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP-Laban) senatorial candidate Raul Lambino said on Friday, March 21, that the Philippines must adopt “rice diplomacy” as a strategic approach to international relations to safeguard long-term food security. (MB file photo) “With the country facing increasing...
Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph Montes De Claro (4th from left) and Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Chairperson Dante “Klink” Ang II (3rd from left) ink an agreement for the implementation of the KaSSSangga Collect Program during a signing...
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denied on Thursday, March 20, participation in any so-called "conspiracy" that led to the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año attends the motu proprio hearing Thursday, March 20, 2025 conducted by the...
BUTUAN CITY – Police are preparing murder and rape charges against the security guard who allegedly molested and killed a seven-year-old Grade 1 pupil here on Saturday, March 15. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/15/security-guard-dumped-by-partner-allegedly-rapes-kills-girl-7 “Yes, our assigned...
President Marcos said that the government is allocating funds for agricultural infrastructure to strengthen the country's food security and agricultural productivity. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the inauguration of the Sorosoro Ibaba...
The Philippines has the support of Slovenia in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and its 2016 arbitral tribunal win that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and Slovenian Foreign Minister...
