DTI: P22-B investment pledges from PBBM’s foreign trips now operational

The Department of Trade and Insustry (DTI) said some P22 billion worth of projects sealed during the foreign visits of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. this year are already operational. DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said at the recent Bagong Pilipinas briefing the projects are part of the P4.019-trillion investment pledges bagged by the Chief Executive during his…

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PBBM LAUDS SIARGAO OFFICIALS, RESIDENTS FOR THEIR RESILIENCY AFTER TYPHOON ODETTE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded the local government officials and residents of Siargao on Friday for their resiliency, unity and strength when the island was hit by Typhoon Odette in December 2021. “I also want to congratulate ang mga local government officials sa inyong pagbangon mula sa naging damage, naging kamatayan dahil [sa] pagdaan…

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PAPI Survey reveals OFW Favorites in Senate Race

The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) recently conducted a survey from July 28 to August 2, 2024, among three key Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) organizations, revealing the top senatorial preferences of Filipino expatriates. The survey results underscore the candidates who resonate most with OFWs, particularly those committed to championing their rights and welfare….

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BOC-Legazpi eyes P1-B monthly as int’l container line starts ops

TRADE TALKS. Segundo Sigmundfreud Barte Jr. Bureau of Customs (BOC) acting district collector in Legazpi, gives his message during the”Regional Stakeholders Meeting” at The Oriental Hotel on Wednesday (Feb. 21, 2024). Barte said they are optimistic about collecting PHP3 billion in revenues for 2024. (PNA photo by Connie Calipay) LEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Customs…

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Land use study pushed to promote agri, investments 

LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte plans to conduct a province-wide assessment of land uses to determine potential areas for agro-industrial prospects with environmental development and investments. Lawyer Pancho Jose, chief of staff of Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc and agriculture project consultant, said Monday the study will be a cost-sharing project of the Ilocos Norte government, in collaboration with the…

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PH hits 794 MW record-high renewable energy capacity in 2024

RENEWABLE ENERGY. Aboitiz Renewables, Inc.’s 45-megawatt peak Armenia Solar Project in Tarlac. The Department of Energy reported that the country had an installed renewable energy capacity of nearly 800 megawatts in 2024. (Courtesy of AboitizPower) By Kris Crismundo MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) recently said the Philippines has  hit the highest installed capacity of renewable energy…

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Panawagan sa Pagdodokumento ng Wika, bukás na!

Ano ang estado ng wikang Mamanwa?Saang mga dominyo ginagamit ang wikang Kuyunon?Bakit umuunti ang gumagamit ng wikang Irungdungan?Paano nagagamit sa edukasyon ang wikang Hamtikanon?Ilan lámang ito sa napakaraming tanong hinggil sa mga wikang katutubo ng Pilipinas nanais tugunan ng proyektong Dokumentasyon ng mga Wika at Kultura.Dahil dito, inaanyayahan ang mga mananaliksik na nása larang ng…

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Zubiri warns of emerging Constitutional crisis

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (Photo credit: Senate/PRIB) Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has warned of an emerging constitutional crisis which he considers tragic and unfortunate. “We have warned about a possible constitutional crisis and tried to avoid it. But unfortunately, it seems that this is slowly happening,” Zubiri said in a statement on Friday. House Speaker Martin…

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KBL Refutes Media Reports, Confirms No Endorsement for Senate Aspirants Relly Jose Jr. and Richard Nicolas

The Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) has issued an official statement to address recent reports regarding its alleged endorsement of senatorial candidates for the 2025 Local and National Elections. In a formal announcement dated October 5, 2024, the party clarified that no Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) has been issued for Mr. Relly Jose Jr. and Mr….

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