Manila holds joint sea exercises with Japan, United States
THE PHILIPPINES, Japan and the United States held joint training exercises in towing and firefighting techniques this month using patrol vessels provided by Tokyo, the Japan Embassy said in a statement on Monday.
Biden names team for inauguration of Marcos on June 30
US PRESIDENT Joseph R. Biden has named a team that will attend the inauguration of Philippine President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on June 30, the White House said on Monday.
Bayan challenges Marcos to address prices of fuel, goods in 1st presidential order
A PROGRESSIVE coalition on Monday urged President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to address the surge in fuel prices and its impact on basic goods in his first presidential order.
Lone opposition senator vows to push for higher agri sector budget
THE LONE opposition senator vowed to push for a higher allocation for the agricultural sector in the national budget as she took her oath on Monday.
Lapid asks DA to review rice tariff law for amendments, better implementation
A SENATOR on Monday asked the Agriculture department to reassess the Rice Tariffication Law for possible amendments during the incoming Congress and to improve implementation, citing complaints from local growers.
Minimal lahar flows from Bulusan during thunderstorm, alert level remains low
A SMALL volume of mudflow was recorded along the southwestern slope of Bulusan on Sunday evening, but no major change was detected in the volcano’s low level of unrest, according to state volcanologists.
De Lima back in detention as she recovers from major surgery
DETAINED SENATOR Leila M. de Lima is now recovering after undergoing a major surgery at the Manila Doctors Hospital last week.
All eyes on Marcos as ICC drug probe reboot eyed
ALL EYES are on incoming President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his commitment to human rights after a request by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by his predecessor in the Philippine government’s war on drugs, political analysts said at the weekend.
AFP spokesman to head Marcos Jr.’s Presidential Security Group
PRESIDENT-ELECT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has chosen a military spokesman as the head of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Affairs Office.
Time for Philippines to proceed with Reed Bank oil exploration — solon
THE SUSPENSION of drilling activities in the Reed Bank, locally known as Recto Bank, should be lifted now that negotiations for a supposed joint exploration between Manila and Beijing has been terminated, a lawmaker said on Sunday.
Cebu City deploys buses amid lack of public transport service providers
THE CEBU City government is deploying buses for free rides during rush hours as commuters face difficulties amid an apparent decrease in the number of public transport vehicles plying their routes.
Bangsamoro transport logistics roadmap underway with UPPAF, MinDA assistance
A TRANSPORT logistics plan for the Bangsamoro region is in the works, which will include an inventory of existing infrastructure and projects that should be prioritized.