DAVAO CITY – The Liga ng mga Barangay has expanded the "Libreng Sakay para sa Edukasyon" program here by distributing 12 more service vehicles to schools. Councilor January Duterte, president of the Liga ng mga Barangay, said these will be deployed in the city 's three districts to provide...
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and Ottawa could position the domestic nickel mining sector as a key alternative in the global critical minerals supply chain, according to the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). PNIA President Dante Bravo noted that the...
The Philippines could gain access to more affordable farm inputs by eliminating tariffs on imports from Canada as part of its negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), according to agriculture industry groups. During a public consultation by the Tariff Commission (TC) on Tuesday, July 14,...
BORONGAN CITY, Eastern Samar – This city was declared on Monday as insurgency-free, becoming the 21st local government unit in Eastern Samar to achieve the security milestone. The declaration of the city under the Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) was led by Philippine Army 8th...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon expressed gratitude to First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for distributing free rice to about 3,000 residents on July 8 under the national government’s “Bigay Bigas sa Masa” program. “Maraming salamat sa pagbisita sa Muntinlupa (Thank you for visiting Muntinlupa),...
TACLOBAN CITY – All towns in the first legislative district of Northern Samar have been officially declared as free from the influence of the New People’s Army after decades of anti-insurgency efforts, the Philippine Army said on Monday. All towns have been declared under Stable Internal Peace...
Canada has formally joined the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) with an initial investment pledge of CA$2 million, as President Marcos on Sunday, July 5 (Manila time), declared his official visit a success that opened a "new chapter" in Philippines-Canada relations. Speaking before the Philippine...
The Philippines and Canada formally elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership on Friday, July 3 (Manila time), with the two countries signing a series of agreements covering energy, labor, tourism, and cultural cooperation. The announcement came after President Marcos and...
Senior citizens in Muntinlupa will once again be able to watch movies for free starting July 6, following the signing of an agreement between the city government and cinema operators. On July 1, Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed a memorandum of agreement with SM Center Muntinlupa, Festival Mall,...
President Marcos departed for Canada on Wednesday evening, July 1, for an official visit aimed at strengthening economic and security ties between Manila and Ottawa amid growing cooperation between the two countries. Speaking before his departure, Marcos said the trip, which comes at the invitation...
Taiwan passport holders will continue to enjoy visa-free entry to the Philippines for stays of up to 14 days after the Philippine government extended the arrangement for another year. The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Tuesday, June 30, that the visa-free privilege for...
President Marcos will seek to advance negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Canada during his official visit to Canada next week, as Manila and Ottawa move to deepen their growing economic and security partnership. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced...
