A desalination plan system, which could produce 1,500 gallons of potable water everyday, has been constructed in the Philippines' northernmost outpost, Mavulis Island in Batanes. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the inauguration of a desalination plant system which he said was completed...
As youth residents of Pag-asa Island aspired to become law enforcers in the future, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. encouraged them “to study hard and be the future” for their community. To help the students in their preparation for the upcoming school year,...
As part of the second phase of maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has also pledged to protect the coastal areas in the tension-filled waters. Personnel of the BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) and BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), who are currently on the second...
Super Swerte never skipped a beat despite a long layoff due to the pandemic, exacting a sweet revenge against Pangalusian Island in the Philracom Commissioner's Cup 2021 at the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite on Sunday, May 23. Racing under bemedalled jockey JB Guce and trainer Ruben...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will launch a probe on the alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination complaint against the employees and management of Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal, Davao Del Norte. (Photo from Isla Reta Beach Resort Facebook page) "The DOT is an advocate of gender...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has inaugurated its first-ever search and rescue (SAR) base located in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) inaugurates its first-ever search and rescue (SAR) base located in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on May 12, 2021. (Photo...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo When I was still in elementary, my father Manuel and mother Elnora, would tell me about the San Juanico Bridge, a 2.16-km bridge connecting the island provinces of Samar and Leyte. Whenever we went home to Iloilo, I’d often wonder why we had to take boats or...
If he had ridden a jet ski to the disputed Spratly Islands as he promised in his 2016 campaign, President Duterte said he would’ve died as he doesn’t know how to swim. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his “Talk to the People” address on May 10, 2021 (Malacañang) “Ngayon kung (Now, if) ...
It was just a joke. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a public address from Davao City on May 10, 2021 (RTVM) President Duterte never intended to ride a jet ski to Spratlys island and plant a Philippine flag to assert the country's ownership, saying people who fell for this campaign promise were...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued three local fishermen onboard a distressed motorbanca off Boracay Island in Aklan on Friday, May 7. In an incident report, the PCG said the fishermen encountered an engine trouble after they went to fish in the vicinity waters of Sitio Diniwid. The fishermen...
As part of efforts to promote sustainable tourism amid the pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is calling for stricter monitoring and implementation of waste management protocols in all tourist destinations in the country. (Photo by Vova Drozdey / Unsplash) This, after a total of 378...
Two young men who went missing after swimming at the height of typhoon "Bising" were found dead near the shoreline of Camotes Island in Cebu, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Friday, April 23. In an incident report, the PCG identified the victims as Jhon Mark Heriodas, 19, and Clark...
