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South Korean President Yoon to visit Manila shortly
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to visit Manila shortly this year or early next year to highlight the two countries’ the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. In a statement on Monday, the Presidential Communications Office said (PCO) said South Korean envoy-designate to Manila, Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa revealed the planned visit. The ambassador-designate presented his credentials on Monday to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. “President Yoon Suk…
Remulla to Law Enforcers: Solidify case buildup prior to ops
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (right) (Facebook photo) Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has reminded law enforcers on Monday to be circumspect at all times in the conduct of future raids to ensure air-tight cases that can withstand scrutiny in courts. All raids must be backed by case build-ups in coordination with prosecutors to ensure all…
Mexico, PH to boost trade, culture cooperative engagements
MEXICAN ENVOY. Mexico’s Ambassador-designate Daniel Hernandez Joseph presents his credentials to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang on Monday (July 10, 2023). Joseph said the Philippines and Mexico can do so much in trade, culture and science. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Mexico and the Philippines have agreed to further enhance their mutual cooperation and engagement…
BBM’s SONA seen to highlight job creation, easing cost of living
Senators expect President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to highlight and focus on his plans to create more jobs and address the expensive cost of living during his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24. Senator Christopher Lawrence Go said Monday he expects to hear from President Marcos the administration’s plan for the country’s inclusive and full economic recovery from the pandemic. “First of all, no…
US firms eye ties with PH in health, digital, energy sectors
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Members of the Business Executives for National Security meet with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace, Manila on Monday (July 10, 2023). BENS reaffirmed its commitment to boost cooperation and investment of American firms in the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of PCO) To help further enhance Philippine-United States engagements, the Business Executives for National…
Angat, Pantabangan dams, now below 180-meter level
Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija and Angat Dam in Bulacan are now both below their minimum 180-meter water levels, reputedly their lowest recorded levels so far. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday recorded 179.23 meters water level in Angat, and 178.87 meters in Pantabangan. Both should have at least 180…
Galvez lauds Salceda for supporting Marcos administration’s peace agenda
Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. has thanked Albay Rep. Joey Salceda for supporting the Marcos Administration’s peace agenda.
Frasco launches Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off for Manila
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the launch on Thursday (06 July) of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO) in the country’s capital introducing Manila’s “Cultural Hub” tours. Joining Secretary Frasco were officials of the City Government of Manila led by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, and tourism stakeholders. Dubbed as “the country’s first…
S&T Initiatives in aid to Indigenous Communities
July 07, 2023- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 headed by Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera conducted a visit and impact assessment of the recent project “Solar Powered Water Distribution System” that is bringing hope and progress to the indigenous community in Sitio Dilukot, Brgy. Burgos, San Guillermo, Isabela. The assessment…
Efficiency, Innovation, Access: 3 target outcomes of SC’s Five-Year Judicial Innovations for 2022-2027
TIMELY and fair delivery of justice, transparency and accountability, equality and inclusion, adaptability to technology are the four guiding principles contained in the five-year Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI) the Supreme Court hopes to achieve during the celebration of its 122nd founding anniversary on June 11, 2023. If fully implemented, the Highest Tribunal…