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by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 30, 2022
2 more Filipinos attacked in New York
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 30, 2022
MANILA – Two Filipino nationals are the latest victims in a string of unprovoked attacks in New York City, the Philippine Consulate General said Wednesday.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 30, 2022
Salceda wants to boost naval defense, improve diplomacy
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 30, 2022
MANILA – A lawmaker on Wednesday stressed the need to boost Philippine maritime security through a national program to modernize the Philippine Navy and to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2022
PH among Asean countries with lowest daily Covid-19 cases
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2022
MANILA – The Philippines is one of the Asean countries that have logged the lowest number of daily new confirmed Covid-19 cases, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Tuesday night.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on March 30, 2022
Duterte wants to inspect Taal evacuation hubs
by Azer Parrocha on March 30, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday said he wanted to personally visit evacuation centers in Batangas after Alert Level 3 was raised amid the unrest of the Taal Volcano.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 29, 2022
India opens 50 defense training slots for PH
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 29, 2022
MANILA – The Indian government is opening 50 defense training slots for the Philippines in 2023 under its flagship development initiative, the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 29, 2022
Passengers at NAIA Terminal 4 likely to hit 1.5M this year
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 29, 2022
MANILA – Passengers at the newly reopened Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 may likely reach 1.5 million annually should domestic carriers begin operating at full capacity, an executive of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said on ... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 29, 2022
Creation of Taal commission, dev't fund pushed
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 29, 2022
MANILA – Deputy Speaker Vilma Santos-Recto on Tuesday called for the immediate passage of a bill proposing the creation of the Taal Volcano Rehabilitation and Development Commission.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagan on March 29, 2022
No letup in ‘Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa’ program
by Lade Jean Kabagan on March 29, 2022
MANILA – No one will be left behind under the government’s “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa” Program as it facilitated the return of 63-year-old Lucy Torlao to start anew in her hometown in Catarman, Northern Samar on Tuesday.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on March 29, 2022
Cases filed by party-lists vs. NTF-ELCAC ‘order’ from Reds
by Marita Moaje on March 29, 2022
MANILA – The cases filed against the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) and its spokesperson Lorraine Badoy “comes straight” ... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 29, 2022
Customs modernization law revision eyed to better fight smuggling
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on March 29, 2022
MANILA – The House Ways and Means Committee is eyeing to propose amendments to the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act to boost the government's fight against agricultural smuggling in the country and protect the livelihood of local farmers.... Read full article

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