Philippine Army personnel render a salute while members of the Australian Army stand in attention during the opening ceremony of the 'Kasangga' Exercise 24-1 at Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela on May 13, 2024. (Photo by PA) The Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army opened a month-long...
President Marcos has declared July of every year as Philippine Agriculturists' Month. Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 544 to honor the dedication of agriculturists and raise awareness on the significance of the agricultural sector. "The celebration of the Philippine...
Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate Social Media Unit) Senator Francis Tolentino has sought the opinion of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to clarify the jurisdiction of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over private foreign vessels. During a recent Senate...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa (Senate Social Media Unit) For the record, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said he doesn’t have any hidden agenda in leading the Senate investigation into the alleged leaked documents from the Philippine Drug...
The local stock market bounced on strong investments data and hope for lower US inflation numbers. The main index jumped 92.32 points or 1.42 percent to close at 6,604.25 as the Services banking sectors surged. Volume was hefty at 947 million shares worth P11.01 billion as gainers beat losers 118...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is seeking a transfer of venue of the preliminary investigation on the case of Police Capt. Roland Morale after the local prosecutor’s office ordered the release of the two policemen tagged in his death in Maguindanao two weeks ago. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean...
(Photo courtesy of Atin Ito/Akbayan Party) The second attempt of a civilian group to conduct a supply mission in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) beginning on Tuesday, May 14, will be challenged anew by Chinese maritime forces. "Atin Ito" Coalition will bring food and other supplies for Filipino...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (left), Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Ranking solons are calling on authorities to tighten the rules and regulations pertaining to the entry...
President Marcos attended the Second Quarter Command Conference of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) where he was briefed on its activities and proposed projects that help in its job of protecting the country’s sovereignty. COMMAND CONFERENCE — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. attends...
ILOILO CITY – The inflation rate in Western Visayas jumped one percent to 4.1 percent in April from 3.1 percent in March. A FRUIT vendor on Calle Real in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) Nida Amolar, Philippine Statistics Authority-6 officer-in-charge and chief statistical specialist, said that the...
Investors in the local stock market will be taking cues from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy meeting this week. “The BSP is expected to keep rates steady (in its meeting on May 16), but stubborn inflation figures in April is making the speculation more interesting especially in light of...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has lauded the renewed commitment of President Marcos to adequately fund the “ambitious” program of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to plant 100 million coconut trees by 2028. The...
