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PBBM secures at least $4-B investments from Germany
March 13, 2024, 8:13 am Updated on March 13, 2024, 9:14 am
MANILA – The Philippines has secured at least USD4 billion (PHP222 billion) worth of investments in various sectors during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s working visit to Germany. “We have secured business deals worth USD4 billion in Germany, the EU's economic powerhouse!” he said in a… Read More
‘Safe passage’ in South China Sea benefits the entire world – PBBM
March 13, 2024, 8:05 am Updated on March 13, 2024, 10:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday stressed the importance of safe passage in the South China Sea (SCS), saying a free and open waterway benefits not just the Philippines but the whole world. “It has to be recognized that the South China Sea handles the 60 percent of the… Read More
3 weather systems to bring isolated rains
March 13, 2024, 6:44 am
MANILA – Cloudy skies with isolated rains will prevail over several parts of the country due to the shear line, the northeast monsoon or “amihan,” and the easterlies, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
PH a reliable partner, PBBM tells German biz leaders
March 13, 2024, 2:04 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured the Philippines is a “reliable partner” as he encouraged German business leaders to continue investing in the country. Speaking at the Philippine-German Business Forum in Berlin, Marcos highlighted “purposeful reforms” through… Read More
PBBM bullish on PH-Germany stronger trade, investment, labor ties
March 12, 2024, 11:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism that the Philippines and Germany would have stronger and deeper trade and investment, labor, and maritime cooperation. Marcos bared that he had a “productive and insightful” meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz… Read More
TESDA, education firm partner to offer cybersecurity training
March 12, 2024, 8:58 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has partnered with an educational firm to help them in providing cybersecurity courses. In a news release on Tuesday, TESDA said it signed a partnership with CybersCool Defcon, Inc. on March 6, with the goal of providing… Read More
ARTA: Partial results of gov’t report card survey out by July
March 12, 2024, 8:39 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is looking to get the results of its report card survey (RCS 2.0) by July, in time for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) this year. ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez said the agency has already finished around 60 percent… Read More
Volcanic smog observed over Taal Caldera
March 12, 2024, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Volcanic smog or “vog” has been observed over the Taal Caldera on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. Phivolcs said the vog is affecting the municipalities of Agoncillo, Laurel, Balete, Sta. Teresita, Calaca, Mabini,… Read More
PH nat’l board joins London Book Fair, seeks to strengthen industry
March 12, 2024, 7:30 pm
MANILA – The National Book Development Board (NBDB) aims to strengthen the country's industry development efforts during the London Book Fair (LBF) at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in the United Kingdom on March 12 to 14. In a statement on Tuesday, NBDB board chair Dante Francis Ang II cited the… Read More
Palace bares list of new PBBM appointees
March 12, 2024, 7:20 pm Updated on March 14, 2024, 10:41 am
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday released the names of new appointees of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in various government departments and offices, including the Office of the President (OP) The list of newly appointed officials was posted on the official Facebook page of the Presidential… Read More
DOLE attributes decrease in unemployment to growing PH economy
March 12, 2024, 6:36 pm
MANILA – The decrease in the number of unemployed Filipinos is due to the country's growing economy, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma issued the statement after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in its January 2024 Labor… Read More
BI nabs 1,085 erring foreigners in 2023
March 12, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said its intensified crackdown has resulted in the arrest of 1,085 erring foreigners in the country last year. In a statement, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the figure includes high-profile cases such as four Japanese fugitives involved in… Read More
Establishment of Negros Island Region gets Senate nod
March 12, 2024, 5:47 pm
MANILA – Senators unanimously approved on Tuesday Senate Bill No. 2507 creating the Negros Island Region (NIR) composed of Negros Occidental including Bacolod City, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. This is to promote administrative decentralization and strengthen local autonomy to accelerate… Read More
Israel condemns Houthi strike; condoles with PH over fatalities
March 12, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – The Israel Embassy in Manila sent its condolences to the Philippines over the death of two Filipinos following a Houthi missile attack that hit their vessel bulk carrier MV True Confidence while transiting the Gulf of Aden last week. In a statement on Tuesday, the embassy condemned all… Read More
$1-B investments from US trade mission ‘vote of confidence’ on PH econ
March 12, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said the USD1 billion worth of investments from firms participating in a high-level United States (US) trade and investment mission represent a substantial "vote of confidence" in the Philippine economy. In a statement, Romualdez said the investment… Read More
Marcos OKs appointment of new DA officials
March 12, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday its roster of new officials after their appointments were approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a news release, the DA announced the designation of Christopher Morales as the Undersecretary of the National Rice Industry… Read More
AirAsia PH adds manpower, assures no overbooking for Holy Week
March 12, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday said it added manpower in anticipation of the high volume of passengers during the Holy Week and assured there would be no overbooking of flights in this period. AirAsia has hired additional mechanics and ground staff to ensure smooth and… Read More
SC affirms 10-year imprisonment for fake money seller
March 12, 2024, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the 10-year imprisonment of a man in Bukidnon province who was convicted of illegal possession and use of counterfeit money. In a 12-page decision promulgated on Aug. 23, 2023 and published online recently, the SC's Second Division denied the petition… Read More
House panel cites Quiboloy for contempt over absence in hearing
March 12, 2024, 4:43 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Legislative Franchises on Tuesday cited in contempt Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy over his repeated failure to appear before its hearing on the alleged franchise violations of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Surigao del… Read More
Some Chinese proposals on WPS row run contrary to PH Constitution: DFA
March 12, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has denied ignoring China’s proposals to manage tensions in the South China Sea, saying some of them cannot be considered as they run contrary to the national interest and the Constitution itself. The statement came after The Manila Times quoted a Chinese official as… Read More
