US Coast Guard assists PHL counterparts in small boat operations training
THE UNITED States Coast Guard (USCG) assisted the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in its first Small Boat Operations course that took place from September 5 to 16.
Marcos calls for respect for int’l law at UN debut
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday called for respect for international law in a speech at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly that marked his debut on the global stage.
Philippines marks 50th anniversary of martial rule
FILIPINOS should resist attempts to revise history and “sanitize” literature and the arts, a lawmaker said on Wednesday, as the Philippines marked the 50th anniversary of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos’ martial law rule.
China to help Philippines tackle crimes
China on Wednesday vowed to cooperate with Philippine police to tackle crimes in connection with illegal offshore gambling operations.
Enrile floats return to 1935 Constitution
PRESIDENTIAL Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on Wednesday floated the idea of reverting to the Philippine’s 1935 Constitution, which has a broader provision for declaring martial rule.
Minority House reps move to restore budget of state universities, colleges
MINORITY lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Wednesday filed a resolution calling for the restoration of the proposed budgets of state universities and colleges (SUCs).
Senate OK’s bill deferring village elections
THE SENATE on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to postpone village and youth council elections to next year.
Zamboanga City buys 20 of 44 lots for new airport
ZAMBOANGA City Mayor John M. Dalipe has signed the deed of sale for 20 of 44 lots that will be used as site for the new Zamboanga International airport.
National gov’t formally transfers 6 airports to Bangsamoro management
SIX airports owned and managed by the national government have been formally transferred to the Bangsamoro region’s autonomous government, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Wednesday.
Marcos urges respect for international law at UN debut
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday called for respect for international law in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly that...
Marcos does not see a future without US
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said the United States remains a key partner, adding that not having it as an ally is inconceivable.
Executive secretary replacement eyed
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is considering several people for executive secretary, the presidential palace said on Tuesday.