President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he was “horrified” about the terms of the reported “gentleman’s agreement” between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China on the West Philippine Sea and revealed that he is currently seeking clarifications about the supposed deal. “Kung ang sinasabi sa agreement na 'yan ay kinakailangan tayong magpermiso sa ibang bansa … [Read more...] about ‘Horrified’ Marcos seeks clarity on Duterte-China ‘secret deal’
Population Commission noted drop in PH fertility rate
MANILA – The drop in fertility rate below the replacement level at this time presents economic opportunities in the Philippines by increasing the working-age population, which would support the dependent population, an official of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) said on Friday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview over PTV 4, acting Division Chief … [Read more...] about Population Commission noted drop in PH fertility rate
Año: No ‘gentleman’s deal’ with China on WPS; PH to defend territory
MANILA – National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denied Thursday that a “gentleman’s agreement” had been struck between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) under the watch of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Año, a former chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the Duterte administration, said there is no proof of the … [Read more...] about Año: No ‘gentleman’s deal’ with China on WPS; PH to defend territory
Marcos appoints new NCMF chief, other execs in gov’t agencies
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed a new secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and several other officials in at least nine other government agencies. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced that Sabuddin Abdurahim was appointed as the new NCMF chief, replacing Secretary … [Read more...] about Marcos appoints new NCMF chief, other execs in gov’t agencies
P50-M road to boost tourism accessibility in Agusan town: DOT-13
BUTUAN CITY – The impending construction of a PHP50-million tourism road in the Agusan del Sur town of Sibagat is set to enhance the accessibility of Managong Falls, one of the area's main tourist destinations, an official said Wednesday. “We support the construction of Padiay Road leading to Managong Falls in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, under the Tourism Road … [Read more...] about P50-M road to boost tourism accessibility in Agusan town: DOT-13
