San Miguel sets up livelihood center, cooperative for Bulacan residents affected by airport project
SAN MIGUEL Corp. (SMC) on Tuesday said it has launched a livelihood center and a consumer cooperative for nearly 500 Bulakan town residents affected by its P735-billion New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project.
Senate leader discusses tourism, business prospects with Vietnam
THE PHILIPPINE Senate president met with the Vietnamese ambassador in Manila where they discussed further cooperation on tourism and business, ahead of a visit on Wednesday by Vietnam’s National Assembly president.
Harris: US to defend Philippines if attacked at sea
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said an armed attack on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea would trigger a mutual defense treaty between the two countries.
Philippines posted 8,000 coronavirus cases in past week, says Health dep’t
THE PHILIPPINES posted 8,004 coronavirus infections in the past week, with a daily average of 1,143 cases, according to health authorities.
DFA to review Chinese ‘forceful’ retrieval of floating debris from PH Coast Guard
THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it would review a reported incident in the South China Sea wherein a Chinese vessel “forcefully retrieved” debris being towed by the Philippine Coast Guard.
3 UN officials to visit PHL next year to assist with rights issues —...
AT LEAST three officials of the United Nations (U.N.) will visit the Philippines early next year to look into and deliver programs that will help address the country’s human rights issues, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Monday.
US to donate $5M to boost PHL COVID-19 vaccination campaign
THE UNITED States will donate $5 million or about P286 million to boost the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination campaign in the Philippines, according to the White House.
DMW warns vs scammers in processing claims of unpaid OFWs in Saudi Arabia
THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) issued a warning on Monday against individuals pretending to be middlemen in the compensation process for unpaid salaries of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia.
Sulu launches 380-member civilian sea patrol team as it reinforces gains vs Abu Sayyaf
A SEA patrol team composed of 380 civilian armed forces has been launched in Sulu, known to have been a hotbed of the local terrorist and bandit group Abu Sayyaf, as the island province boosts security and economic development.
DoT says 3.8M visitors logged by northern Luzon regions
THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DoT) said a total of 3.8 million domestic and foreign visitors have been logged this year in the north Luzon area as of Nov. 18, signaling the continuing revival of the local tourism industry.
House assures support for police academy modernization
THE HOUSE leadership on Monday vowed to support the modernization of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and additional benefits for cadets.
Philippines to keep US as its top security ally — political analysts
THE UNITED States would likely remain as the Philippines No. 1 security ally under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., analysts said on Sunday, as the US vice-president is set to visit the country this week.