Philippines to hold first three-way sea exercises with US and Japan
THE PHILIPPINES will hold its first-ever three-way maritime exercises with the United States and Japan off the waters of Mariveles, Bataan this week.
Review of US missiles sought
A CONGRESSMAN on Tuesday filed a resolution seeking to investigate the geopolitical implications of allowing the deployment of the United States’ Typhon missile launcher...
Harbor Star Shipping Services gets contract to salvage Ambition Journey in Eastern Samar
LISTED INTEGRATED maritime service provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. announced on Wednesday that it was awarded a contract together with the United States’ T&T Salvage to salvage the Panamanian-registered bulk carrier Ambition Journey in Eastern Samar.
DA, SM Supermalls expand urban gardening deal
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) and SM Supermalls have sealed another partnership to develop more urban garden areas across the country.
On May 29, Senior...
Higher education gets P3.41B
THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P3.41 billion for the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary...
Power poles
A team from the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Lasureco) have started going around the most affected areas (MAA) of Marawi City to retrieve steel poles and other materials that can still be used for the reconstruction efforts.
Lawmaker files resolution to fund continued free ride program in 2023
A LAWMAKER on Wednesday filed a resolution directing the House Committee on Appropriations to restore the P12 billion proposed fund for the government’s free ride program under the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) budget.
Nation at a Glance — (08/20/19)
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Duterte urged to disclose wealth records
President Rodrigo R. Duterte should disclose his net worth after ordering a probe of all government agencies for corruption, a congressman said on Friday....
China fires water cannon at PHL ship
THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD (PCG) said on Tuesday that a government ship operated by civilians was harassed by two Chinese coast guard vessels while buying fresh catch from Filipino fishers near Scarborough Shoal, marking the latest flare-up at the disputed feature in the South China Sea.
DBM issues rules on SK budget
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued guidelines on the appropriation, release and budgeting process for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) funds in...
800 Filipino scam hub victims repatriated
THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it has repatriated 800 Filipinos who were recruited into illegal scam hubs across Southeast Asian countries, as...