(L-R) United States Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. discuss the two countries' military alliance during a meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of AFP) General Romeo Brawner Jr.,...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is actively engaging several state corporations based in Central Luzon in a bid to expand its services to priority clientele especially those outside of its traditional market and city centers, a top official said. DBP President and Chief...
A Catholic parish church in Negros Occidental province was temporarily closed after it was “desecrated,” according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday, April 5. (Parish church of San Isidro Labrador in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental / Photo from San Isidro...
Retired Brigadier General Victor Corpus, who was known for defecting to the rebel group New People’s Army (NPA) before becoming the top intelligence officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has died on Thursday, April 4. He was 79. Corpus’ death was confirmed by a family member in...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Contributed photo) ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo says he is content with his work the House of Representatives. This, despite him topping the latest Pulse Asia survey on the preferred senatorial...
The National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) will hold its election Friday, April 5, at the Alabang Country Club. Incumbent President Martin Lorenzo gets his shot for a third term, while Mikey Arroyo promises a fresh start as he vies for the top post. The election, however, the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (middle) boards Royal Australian Navy (RAN) frigate HMAS Warramunga which is anchored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on April 2, 2024. (Photo courtesy of AFP) An Australian frigate has anchored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan...
The national government's debt surpassed the P15-trillion mark in February. According to the Bureau of the Treasury's report on Wednesday, April 3, government debt load soared by P388 billion in February alone on the back of borrowing spree from domestic lenders. The borrowing during the month...
Senators on Wednesday, April 3 urged the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to provide all the necessary assistance to Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Taiwan. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said it is imperative for the DMW to...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri’s positive trust ratings can be attributed to his “steady, sober leadership of the Senate,” Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday, April 3. Villanueva issued the statement following the Pulse Asia’s recent survey...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman University Council Committee on Faculty Development, Conduct, and Welfare expressed dismay over the threats against the welfare of the job order or contract of service (JO/CoS) workers, as “unpaid” taxes of the university will be deducted to their...
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship, Samudra Paheredar, which arrived in Manila on Monday, March 25, 2024, for a three-day port visit at Pier 15, South Harbor. The Indian Coast Guard Ship personnel India External...
