Australian gov’t to help PH attract more infra investments

Through and under a scheme interestingly referred to as Partnerships  for Infrastructure (P4I) program, the Australian government has committed to help the Philippines attract and lure investments in key infrastructure projects in the country. At the P4I launch in Pasay City last Friday, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM said the program will provide infrastructure advisory support to the Philippine government especially in choosing what type…

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Mindanao Gears Up for the Future with HANDA Pilipinas, RSTW 2025, and the C-Trike Breakthrough

Zamboanga City – The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX) successfully hosted the HANDA Pilipinas Mindanao Leg and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on September 23–25, 2025 at the Palacio Del Sur, Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City. The three-day event was graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.,…

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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…

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PBBM: GOVT MAKING USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR BETTER DISASTER RESPONSE AND RESILIENCY; ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Wednesday the administration’s call for making climate change a vital component of the national policies as called on the Filipino people to join the government in bolstering country’s disaster preparedness, recovery and resiliency.   “We must make sure that we apply our knowledge on climate change to every…

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FFCCCII President Dr. Cecilio Pedro and Senator Cynthia Villar both attended the 119th anniversary and induction of new set of officers of Fookien Merchant Benevolent Association on November 9, Thursday at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant. They invited Pres. Cecilio Pedro to be their Keynote Speaker and donated to FFCCCII Student Assistance for Education. Their…

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PBBM extends aid to farmers and fisherfolk in ZamPen amid El Niño crisis

ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expected to visit in Zamboanga City on Thursday, May 9 to personally extend and turnover the assistance to farmers and fisherfolk of Zamboanga Peninsula who were severely affected by El Niño crisis. Presidential Communications Office Assistant Secretary and Task Force El Niño spokesperson Joey Villarama discussed the Socio-Civic…

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DOH expects more doses vs. Pertussis, vaccine preventable ailments

The pentavalent vaccine that protects against diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting the arrival of additional doses of vaccines against vaccine-preventable diseases. In a statement Monday night, the DOH said around three million pentavalent vaccine doses are “arriving at the…

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BDO Kabayan Facebook Page wins at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards

BDO Unibank Inc.’s (BDO) BDO Kabayan Facebook Page earned recognition at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards for excellence in Social Media Strategy. The award underscores the Bank’s Alagang Kabayan commitment, which is further demonstrated in BDO Kabayan Facebook Page—delivering accurate, timely, and informative financial advice and service updates that will surely help overseas Filipinos (OFs) and their…

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PCO Secretary Jaybee Ruiz Urges United Front Against Fake News at PAPI 2025 Midyear Assembly and National Elections

During the 2025 Midyear General Assembly of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), the spotlight turned to the urgent fight against disinformation as Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Hon. Jaybee C. Ruiz took the stage. Speaking before a diverse gathering of media practitioners at the National Press Club in Manila on June 24,…

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