The Philippine Army (PA) has started training its Army students on Monday, Jan. 16, to address backlogs in capability development of its personnel and the “unintended impact” of Republic Act No. 11709 or the new law that sets a mandatory three-year term for senior military officers. Photo:...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will build housing units for its personnel within the next five years which is seen to benefit many coast guardians. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG To realize the project, Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Reynaldo...
There was no winner for the jackpot prize of Grand Lotto 6/55 worth P29.7 million in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday, Jan. 16. Courtesy of MB Visual Content Team The lucky numbers were 16-44-36-47-37-13. However, three bettors hit the second prize...
The local stock market breezed past the 7,000 resistance level as foreign funds bought Philippine shares on expectations of milder US rate hikes. The main index rose 93.94 points or 1.35 percent to close at 7,045.48, after breaching 7,100 intraday, as Banks led the rally while the Services and...
A Filipino economist has expressed belief that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s attendance to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland may help the Philippines advance its economic interest as well as strengthen its international ties. During the state-run Laging Handa...
The Philippines is poised to deliver key climate actions after the agenda of climate change was included in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. Climate Change Commission Vice Chair and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje (Photo courtesy of the Climate Change Commission) This developed...
A sea vessel that was supposed to transport mineral ore from Sta. Cruz, Zambales to China has been ordered to stop its operations due to alleged violations of environmental laws. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday, Jan. 16, that its Task Force Aduana...
Newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Ano’s wealth of experience as a former military chief will help him lead the National Security Council (NSC). photo: Malacañang This was stressed by the Philippine Army (PA) as it welcomed the appointment of Ano as President Ferdinand...
Over 100 emergency medical services personnel were deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to assist the attendees of the Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu City. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross Seventy-five on-foot patrols, 15 first aid stations with welfare desks, and four ambulances from PRC were...
The local stock market is turning bullish in light of last week’s rally although there may be some profit-taking this week while investors are wait for economic data such as remittances and the balance of payment. “The local bourse sustained its upward momentum last week, getting past its 6,800...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed hot meals to 200 individuals affected by a residential fire in Bitik, Brgy. Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross The fire, which occurred on Saturday, Jan. 14, reached the first at 12:21 p.m. and was declared fire out at 1:50...
Lay down your security plan to protect the West Philippine Sea against foreign aggressors, particularly China, a fishers' group challenged the newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Sunday, Jan. 15. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) In a statement sent to the press,...
