The Philippines and the Federated States of Micronesia are looking at strengthening their cooperation in various areas such as in the maritime sector, peace and security, people-to-people, and government-to-government partnerships. During a meeting in Malacanang Friday with Federated States of Micronesia President Wesley W. Simina, President Marcos said, “(f)or all of us with the things…
FIRE. A fire burns over 60 houses during a conflagration in Barangay Habog-Habog Salvacion in Molo district, Iloilo City on Dec. 16, 2023. The city government has allocated PHP14 million to buy food and non-food items in case of calamities this year. (File photo by CDRRMO-USAR) ILOILO CITY – The city government here has allocated P14 million for food and…
By Kris Crismundo Automotive vehicle sales in November 2024 rose by 8.5 percent year-on-year, reaching 40,898 units compared to 37,683 units in November 2023. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association attribute the growth figure primarily to hikes in commercial vehicle sales, which increased by 10.5 percent to 31,062 units from…
Tuloy ang pangarap kapag may Plan B! Family man Arsenio secured his family’s future by starting a Plan B with BDO Life in the form of a life insurance policy. Learn how BDO Life can help you protect your loved ones as well. See how Plan B can work for you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyfDH9jglFg. Arsenio was…
Dangal Bantayog ng Katatagan Awards. Department of Science and Technology secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. (Center) is among the recipients of the Dangal Bantayog ng Katatagan awarded by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense in recognition of his exceptional dedication and leadership towards the realization…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against smuggling, resulting in the highest-ever seizure of items in the agency’s history, valued at P31.5 billion, comprising various commodities. “Ang bureau, under the leadership of Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, has already got the highest seizure, in a terms of smuggling, nag-resulta na…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on members of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) to coalesce to get the upper hand in next year’s polls and provide the best service to the Filipino people clamoring for unity and a stop on too much politicking. “Uhaw pa rin ang tao para sa pagkakaisa,…
The 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project will begin partial operations in the third quarter of 2026, while full operations will commence in 2029, according to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.
It’s crucial for the country to remember the journalists who have sacrificed their lives in the relentless pursuit of truth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday. During the 50th Anniversary of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) in Pasay City, President Marcos assured that the government remains committed to protecting journalists…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. clarified on Thursday that the administration will push through with the implementation of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) law, which will start before the year ends. In his pre-departure statement, prior to leaving for Saudi Arabia, the President highlighted the need to clarify earlier reports stating the MIF has been…
