Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed concern over the lack of anti-drone technology at airports and other critical government establishments in the country. Sen. Raffy Tulfo airs his concern over the vulnerability of the country’s airports and military installations to drone attacks....
The Philippines and Japan have formalized the latter's grant to provide Open Radio Access Network (RAN)-related equipment to the University of the Philippines. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya signed and exchanged notes with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo on Wednesday,...
General Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivers a speech during the 89th founding anniversary of the AFP at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Dec. 20, 2024. (Courtesy of AFP) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. is keen on...
Despite heated exchanges and fierce campaigning, politicians vying for local and national government seats must not forget their reasons for running—to help the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivers a speech at the 2025 League of Municipalities of the Philippines...
The country’s leading business executives are opposing the government’s “continued reliance” on tax increases while state spending continues to be excessive, pointing out its severe impact on the financial well-being of Filipinos. The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), which...
A P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flies over the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), USS Benfold (DDG65), HMAS Hobart (DDG39), and JS Akizuki (DD115) during the sixth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) held in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on February 5, 2025. (Photo: Royal Australian...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced that transmission rates in consumers’ electricity bills increased due to high ancillary service (AS) charges in February. In a briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 12, Julius Datingaling, head of the revenue management department, said...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino's reelection bid gets the support of several governors from the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) and the administration party, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) who have closed ranks in an unprecedented show of unity. The governors met with...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) expects an increase in Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) issuance, driven by the ongoing Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP). Chris Warren C. Manalo, assistant manager of IEMOP’s market simulation and analysis division,...
(File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) advised the public Tuesday, Feb. 11, to immediately inform authorities should they see rocket debris in their communities or seas. This, as China was scheduled to launch its Long March 8A rocket from the...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, February 10, confirmed that all the 215 signatures in the verified impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte that was submitted by the House of Representatives to the Upper Chamber are all “wet signatures.” Escudero said...
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) delegation led by Major General Aristotle Gonzalez, PAF vice commander, attends the Pacific Air Chiefs Video Teleconference (PAC VTC) on Feb. 6, 2025 to combat disinformation and misinformation. (Photo: PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) joined counterparts across the...
