In a notable development, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has documented a significant increase in the presence of Filipino fishermen at Bajo de Masinloc Shoal. This positive shift comes on the heels of BFAR’s recent strategic deployment, ensuring the delivery of essential food and oil supplies to support the local fishing community….
A distressing situation unfolded on Haroun Al Rasheed Street in western Gaza, where civilians gathered around food aid trucks. According to reports, Israeli tanks and drones opened fire, resulting in 104 fatalities and 760 individuals sustaining injuries. The aid trucks attempted to evacuate the area, inadvertently causing further harm to civilians. The ongoing crisis has…
Baguio City, its Flower Festival Foundation Inc., the city government, and the police are prepared for the upcoming street dance and flower float parade scheduled for February 24 to 25 as part of the 28th Panagbenga Festival. During the Kapihan sa Baguio media conference on February 21, BFFFI Executive Chairman Anthony de Leon expressed excitement…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) warns the public against individuals who allegedly use the logo and name of its officials. Mainly here is the alleged use of the name of OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio to ask for money and goods from the victims. In the public advisory issued by the said agency, it reminded…
SAN FRANCISCO — Online platform X could introduce a monthly fee for all users, its owner Elon Musk said Monday, citing the need to cut down on bots. The tech tycoon has made multiple changes since taking over the site for $44 billion in October last year, when it was known as Twitter. He has…
The government’s target is to create more than 2 million jobs by 2028, in partnership with the private sector. In the meeting held by the president with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in Malacañang, the issue centered on priority sectors that aim to make the country a global payer along with retraining, rescaling and…
The National Security Council (NSC) assured that the Philippines will never give up its “sovereign rights” in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in the Ayungin Shoal. This was emphasized by the National Security Council Spokesperson Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya. In an interview, Malaya said that the government has no idea regarding China’s claim that…
Speaker Martin Romualdez is confident that Filipinos will benefit from the good relationship established by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. during his official visit to Malaysia. Speaker Romualdez was part of the delegation of President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos who were given a State Welcome Ceremony at the Istana Negara (Malaysia’s National Palace)….
The Philippines’ target is now to win against Norway so that they can enter the round-of-16 of the FIFA Womens’ World Cup. After the historic 1-0 win against New Zealand, they never stopped rehearsing for the upcoming match. First, the result of a scoreless draw is that the Philippines will face Norway next on Sunday…
US support for Ukraine has remained steadfast since Russia invaded. This was the message of US President Joe Biden after a personal meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when they both attended the meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Lithuania. It added that a country cannot forcibly conquer its neighboring country. It also…