Admiral Artemio Abu, Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), on Friday, May 12, expressed support to a proposed Senate legislation that aims to modernize and enhance the agency’s capabilities to better protect the country’s maritime domain. (File photo) Senator Christopher “Bong”...
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), one of the pioneer providers of modern public utility vehicles (PUV) in the country, presented its new PUV Class 2 design to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) at the LTFRB NCR Office last...
The Philippine Navy (PN) will christen two of its brand new patrol gunboats in Fort San Felipe, Cavite City on Monday, May 8. (Photo: Philippine Navy Modernization Office) The two fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M), which were manufactured by Israel Shipyards Ltd., will be named BRP...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, April 28 welcomed the Manila International Airport Authority’s (MIAA) decision to extend the retention period of close-circuit television (CCTV) footage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to 90 days from the current 30 days. “It’s about...
The top official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) stressed the importance of strengthening the monitoring systems and capability of the agency which can help prevent casualties and property losses. This is why Phivolcs Dir. Teresito C. Bacolcol shared all the data and...
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has committed his support for the Philippine military modernization efforts as Prague sees Manila as among the countries "very important" to become its partner. In a speech made after his two-day stay in Manila that included a meeting with President Ferdinand...
The House Committee on Appropriations chairman has echoed the call of Speaker Martin Romualdez for Congress to continue funding the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program. Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co said he is fully aware of the importance of providing sufficient...
The House of Representatives will continue to back the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program. House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave this assurance during the HOR-AFP fellowship series (Visayas leg) in Cebu City, which was also attended by other House members and high-ranking...
More than half of Filipinos expressed support for the government’s jeepney modernization program, according to the results of a Tangere survey released on Wednesday, March 22. In the latest Tangere survey conducted from March 7 to 10, it found that 53 percent of Filipinos approve of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reiterated his administration's [commitment to modernizing](https://mb.com.ph/2023/3/17/marcos-laments-gov-t-failure-to-boost-military-capabilities) the country's armed forces to be more prepared to handle any external threat. Marcos said this as he...
OF TREES AND FOREST Jeepneys are not just utilitarian modes of transportation for Filipinos. It is that, yes. They offer an affordable mode of transportation for students, workers and the general population that also supports the livelihood of thousands of drivers and independent operators. Back in...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Once again, the issue of the relevance of the iconic Philippines jeepney grabbed headlines and was trending in social media last week as organizations of jeepney drivers and operators called for a “Tigil Pasada.” This appeared to have been fueled by what one jeepney...
