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Abalos wants stiffer anti-'colorum' ops, says no mercy for erring kin
April 12, 2024, 3:12 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. on Friday called on concerned government agencies to intensify their crackdown against "colorum" vehicles or those operating without any franchises. This came after the arrest of a woman who name-dropped… Read More
Gatchalian, Bato renew push for ROTC bill, cite high public approval
April 12, 2024, 2:56 pm
MANILA – Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Friday renewed their call for the revival of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) following strong support among Filipinos, as shown in a survey conducted by Pulse Asia from Dec. 3 to 7 last year. Gatchalian, co-author… Read More
Sen. Escudero apologizes, owns up to SUV apprehended in EDSA bus lane
April 12, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Escudero on Friday apologized to the public after his vehicle bearing the “7” protocol plate was apprehended by traffic enforcers the day before for using the EDSA Busway. In a statement, Escudero said the use of the protocol plate was “unauthorized” as the… Read More
Singaporean PM to visit PH, discuss potential energy tie-up
April 12, 2024, 1:39 pm
MANILA – Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will be on an official visit to the Philippines on April 15 to 17 to bolster relations and map out future engagements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Friday. The DFA said the visit will build on the gains of the 6th… Read More
PH, US, Japan launch partnership for Luzon Economic Corridor dev’t
April 12, 2024, 12:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, the United States and Japan announced Friday (Manila time) their partnership for the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor that will help accelerate investments in critical sectors. The partnership was unveiled during the historic trilateral summit of President… Read More
PH Navy honors 2 fallen aviators in Cavite crash
April 12, 2024, 11:39 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) paid tribute to its two aviators who perished in Thursday's crash of their Robinson R-22 trainer helicopter in Cavite City. In a statement, PN spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos said the remains of Lt. Jan Kyle Q. Borres and Ensign Izzah Leonah Taccad,… Read More
Steam-driven eruption observed in Taal Volcano
April 12, 2024, 11:13 am
MANILA – Steam-driven or phreatic eruption was observed at the Taal Main Crater early Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In an advisory shared shortly before 10 a.m., the Phivolcs said the eruption was recorded between 5:11 a.m. to 5:24 a.m. and has… Read More
Marcos cites JCCI’s continued support to sustain PH’s economic growth
April 12, 2024, 10:54 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday (Manila time) acknowledged the continued support of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) towards sustainable economic development in the Philippines. “Grateful for the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry's active role in… Read More
Trilateral meet to capacitate PH with credible defense posture in WPS
April 12, 2024, 10:47 am Updated on April 12, 2024, 11:26 am
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday expressed hope that the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., United States President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would help accelerate the modernization program of the Armed… Read More
PH, Japan agree to hold 2+2 foreign, defense meeting in 2024: DFA
April 12, 2024, 10:43 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan will convene a '2+2' ministerial meeting this year to build on their rapidly growing economic and defense cooperation. The announcement was made during the meeting of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on the… Read More
Marcos, Biden vow to enhance PH-US economic, security ties
April 12, 2024, 10:18 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Manila time) agreed to further strengthen the economic and security partnerships between Manila and Washington DC. The commitment was made during the two leaders’ bilateral meeting at the White House… Read More
Progress in US firm’s nuclear energy investment in PH elates PBBM
April 12, 2024, 9:23 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday (Manila time) hailed the developments in the planned nuclear energy investment of Washington-based Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC) in the Philippines. Marcos met with USNC’s top executives, led by its chief executive officer Francesco… Read More
PH, US, Japan forge trilateral alliance to protect Indo-Pacific
April 12, 2024, 9:17 am Updated on April 12, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has forged a “stronger” trilateral cooperation with the United States (US) and Japan aimed to protect the Indo-Pacific region to secure “a better future for all,” Malacañang announced Friday (Manila time). The forging of the historic trilateral alliance was a… Read More
Dangerous heat index forecast in 6 areas
April 12, 2024, 6:43 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in six areas across the country on Friday. Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Thursday, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from… Read More
US, Japan to unveil Luzon investment connecting 4 major PH biz hubs
April 11, 2024, 11:00 pm
MANILA – The United States, Japan, and the Philippines are set to unveil the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) Luzon Corridor that will usher in new infrastructure projects to connect Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas. The PGII, founded by the G7 countries, aims to… Read More
LTFRB finds ‘technicalities’ in Francisco request for special permits
April 11, 2024, 9:20 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday they have reviewed the request of Francisco Motors for the implementation of its TsuperHero pilot program and found several technical factors that must be addressed before special permits are granted. The… Read More
MMDA nabs DILG chief’s relative for ‘colorum’ operation violation
April 11, 2024, 8:56 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Thursday that a relative of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos was arrested for “colorum” (illegal public transport) operation violation. In a news release, MMDA Assistant General… Read More
Bulacan asks SC to reconsider October ruling on Angat dam water tax
April 11, 2024, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The Bulacan provincial government on Thursday filed an appeal before the Supreme Court asking the tribunal to take a second look at its earlier ruling that precluded water from the Angat Dam as a natural resource subject to taxes, including a share for the province. "We most humbly and… Read More
Envoy: Filipinos’ patience on WPS dispute ‘stretched to the limit’
April 11, 2024, 7:38 pm
MANILA – The Filipinos’ patience on the continued aggression of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is already ”stretched to the limit” that they won’t just sit idly and allow their compatriot fishermen to suffer, the Philippine ambassador to the United States (US) said. Speaking to… Read More
PH eyes FTA with US on cyberspace, digital tech; trade deal with Japan
April 11, 2024, 7:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is considering forging a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States (US) on cyberspace and digital technology, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said Thursday. In a media interview in Washington DC, Romualdez said the Philippines’… Read More
