DISTRESSED vessel ML Sea Glory ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy (PN) rescued 19 persons from a distressed vessel in the sea off Banguingui, Sulu Sunday night. A multi-purpose attack craft, the MPAC BA-487, was dispatched to conduct rescue operations after Navy personnel learned about a...
The local stock market started the week almost flat as investors wait to see if the government will further ease quarantine restrictions in the nation’s capital. The main index inched up 9.70 points or 0.14 percent to close at 6,917.49 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed with banks...
Did you know that even satellites orbiting the Earth are also playing a role in the ongoing fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines? A screenshot of the COVID-19 Space Data Dashboard developed by Philippine Space Agency and the Department of Science and Technology. The...
The Philippines is targeting to launch two more nanosatellites into space this year, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said Monday, June 14. Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) In a virtual public briefing, PhilSA Director General Joel Marciano Jr. said the country’s third and fourth...
The Philippine Azkals The Philippine Azkals are raring to put up a better performance despite having nothing at stake when they play Maldives Tuesday, June 15 in the conclusion of their second round campaign in the World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Despite having...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday urged the public to donate blood as she expressed alarm over the dwindling blood donations over the past year. Hontiveros noted many hospitals are now starting to catch up on various medical procedures that were postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday directed the DFA’s Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs (OUMWA) to do “whatever it takes” to repatriate the 13 Filipino seafarers who have been left stranded for 17 months onboard their vessel in Southern China....
This week, local stock market will be waiting for the announcement on whether quarantine measures will be eased further, especially in the nation’s capital, while also observing if the government can speed up its vaccination program. “Investors are expected to watch out for the government’s...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday, June 12, urged Filipinos to continue defending the Philippines' sovereignty and reject leaders who are tolerating China's incursions of its territory. Senator Leila de Lima (REUTERS) In her Independence Day statement, De Lima said the public should...
Members of the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) rode a mock-up jet-ski in front of the Chinese Embassy in Makati City on Saturday, June 12, to condemn Chinese incursion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (Photo from CEGP) The group also slammed President Duterte's...
The Philippines and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to enhance their partnership in space science and space exploration. Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) logos In a virtual ceremony, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Director-General...
"In the face of many challenges, we again are called to fight for the control of our own land and our own seas, and the call is on to everybody. Are you joining us? Kaya ba natin ito? (Can we do this?)" Amid the continuing territory row in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), National Security Adviser...
