ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) arrested an illegal dangerous species trader and seized two Philippine Palm Civets in his possession during an entrapment operation on Friday, March 22, in La Victoria, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte....
India has expressed its support to the Philippines over China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea, saying it can be the country's "ship" in upholding international rules-based laws to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Indian Minister...
The country incurred over P4.93 billion in human-induced damages to the agriculture sector last year due to oil spill, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Data from the PSA showed that human-induced disasters cost the country P9.29 billion from January to December 2023, wherein over...
Former Palace spokesman Harry Roque said former president Rodrigo Duterte had entered into an informal agreement with China on the West Philippine Sea. But he clarified it was not about towing away the grounded Philippine ship in the Ayungin Shoal. The "gentleman's agreement" that Duterte had...
Lawmakers from the United States have expressed their concern over China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea during their meeting with President Marcos. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with the United States Congressional delegation at the Malacañan Palace on March 26, 2024....
The local stock market recovered some lost ground as investors started picking up cheaper stocks. The main index rose 45.07 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,898.17 led by the advance of the Services sector while Banks and Miners lagged behind. Volume improved to 699 million shares worth P7.62...
OOPS, THEY DID IT AGAIN! Couple Irene and Nelson Seletaria were both promoted to the rank of Police Executive Master Sergeant in a ceremony held at the Albay Provincial Police Office in Ligao City. This is the fifth time they were promoted together since their love story started as classmates...
Senator Grace Poe on Monday, March 25 slammed China anew for its latest attack on a Philippine supply vessel at the West Philippine Sea, saying such “uncivilized action should stop.” “We deplore the latest water cannon attack by China on a Philippine supply vessel that injured our...
Samudra Paheredar, a pollution control vessel of the Indian Coast Guard, docks in Port Area, Manila on March 25, 2024 for a four-day port visit. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship docked in Port Area, Manila on Holy Monday, March 25, for a four-day port...
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) advanced its mandated cash dividend remittance to bolster the government's efforts in driving economic growth and development in the country. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said that the gaming regulator...
The schedule for turnover of command for the next Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was already set on March 27. But what is not clear at this point is the question on who will replace outgoing top cop Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. In terms of seniority, there are three automatic...
The local stock market declined as investors wait for fresh cues from the US. The main index dropped 28.87 points or 0.42 percent to close at 6,853.10 as Banks led the retreat with only Conglomerates holding on to gains. A total of 553 million shares worth P5.48 billion were traded as losers beat...
