Despite the constant harassment, Filipino troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea are in high morale and in good spirits, much inspired to work harder to make sure the national interest is protected, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Col. Medel Aguilar. “They are very much inspired because, first,…
The Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) extends its gratitude to the comments issued by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on rising Sinophobia in the country. His statement are true of a statesman who stands for truth and warns us of the folly of racial discrimination. APCU as a people-to-people friendship association fully agrees with the good…
PRAYER FOR PEACE. Archbishop Socrates Villegas of the Lingayen-Dagupan Archdiocese in this file photo on Friday (July 12, 2024) announced the holding of a rosary fluvial procession and prayer gathering in Infanta town, Pangasinan on July 16 amid the ongoing conflict in the West Philippine Sea. He said that despite the maritime dispute the Filipinos and Chinese…
DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology (DOST) undersecretary for regional operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang recently graced the โImmersion on Salt Production and Blessing of Salt Facilityโ activity in Uyugan town in Batanes Province.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Camiguin, led by Provincial Science and Technology Director Joanne Katherine R. Banaag, conducted a monitoring activity on July 4, 2025, to assess the performance and impact of the Portable Solar Speed Drying Trays (PORTASOL) deployed in Sagay, Camiguin. This initiative aims to empower local micro-entrepreneurs by enhancing productivity…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded Siargaonons and tourists alike on Wednesday to adopt eco-friendly practices while they continue to promote Siargao Island as a prime surfing destination. “As we embark on this new chapter, I enjoin everyone to promote surfing and adopt eco-friendly practices that will help us protect and conserve our environment,” Marcos…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has thumbed down the call by former president Rodrigo Duterte for Mindanao to break away from the Philippines. In a recent statement, the DOJ said it “vehemently opposes calls for the secession of Mindanao or other parts of the country, and stands firmly against any attempts to undermine the unity and territorial integrity of the Philippines, as enshrined in the…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02, in collaboration with Isabela State University (ISU) and the Business Intelligence and Research and Development Center (BIRDC), officially launched Phase 2 of the training program “SETUP Adoptor’s Digital Literacy Skills and Consultancy Towards the Development of SMARTER MSMEs for a Smarter Cagayan Valley.” The three-day training…
The Sin Tax Coalition has thanked the Speaker Martin Romualdez, House Ways and Means Committee chairman, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, and other House leaders on their decision to cancel further deliberations on HB11279, which they say will ‘sabotage’ the Sin Tax Reform Law by lowering tobacco tax rates. The Sin Tax Coalition is composed of…
MANILA, — The Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC) is celebrating its 59th Founding Anniversary by providing free medical and laboratory services to residents throughout the week. This initiative aims to promote health and well-being in the community. The CCMC will offer a range of services, including free Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) tests, ophthalmology services, electrocardiograms (ECG),…
