MANILA, Philippines — In light of the upcoming ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rescheduled passport appointment dated November 13 to 15 for accommodation at any date until Nov. 29, 2017. This in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 332 declaring November 13 to 15 as special non-working days for the […]
Navy needs more urban warfare training
MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Philippine Navy sees the need for Navy force units, especially those involved in ground assault missions, to get more training and exposure in urban warfare. In an interview, Philippine Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado said subsequent debriefings after the liberation of Marawi City indicated there is a […]
‘Green zones’ in Baguio business area pushed
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — There is a need to provide more green spaces and breathing areas at the central business district to freshen up the minds of the people, Councilor Elaine Sembrano said in a phone interview on Saturday. Sembrano said the city council has given its initial approval to her proposed ordinance that requires […]
Duque to prioritize rebuilding of Marawi’s health infra
MANILA, Philippines —Newly-appointed Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said his department will give priority to the rebuilding of health infrastructure damaged during the five-month siege of Marawi City. “Ang priority program natin ngayon (Our priority program at present) is to help rebuild Marawi City,” Duque said when asked about his priorities during an interview Friday, a day after […]
Duterte to future leaders: Be good
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Just like any parent, President Rodrigo Duterte can only advise children to be good and not to give their mother and father any problem. The President had to find the right words to communicate with his youngest audience so far — the preschoolers of the Center for Brighter Beginnings, Inc (CBB), […]
Indonesia holds food fest to raise donations for Marawi
MANILA, Philippines — As the Jakarta and Manila maintain “good” bilateral ties, the Embassy of Indonesia in the Philippines on Friday held the “One Day Exquisite Indonesian Food Festival 2017” to promote their local cuisine and at the same time raise revenues to be donated to internally displaced persons (IDP) in Marawi City. “We would […]
New AFP chief vows to eliminate remaining security threats
MANILA, Philippines — Newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, on Thursday vowed to neutralize all the remaining security threats in the country during his term. Guerrero replaced Año who is due to retire on October 26. He will be serving the AFP until December as he is due for […]
CAAP to spring back Davao airport to Top 10 list
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has vowed to work harder to spring back the Davao International Airport (DIA) to top ten list of best airports in Asia. Last week, DIA, which is officially named as Francisco Bangoy International Airport, was among the four Philippine airports in the list […]
Students may now avail or fare discounts on weekends, holidays
MANILA, Philippines — Students are now entitled to fare discounts even during weekends and holidays, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said. This as the LTFRB issued an order stating that students may avail of the twenty percent discount from Monday to Sunday, including summer breaks and holidays starting October 28. “Students can avail […]
SC orders new lawyers to render 120 hours of free legal services
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court ordered incoming lawyers to provide 120 hours of “pro bono” legal work for poor litigants as part of its efforts to champion the constitutional guarantee to “free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies”. The SC en banc, in a 14-page decision dated Oct. 10, passed a new rule on […]
Malunggay powder producer gets BOI nod
MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) has registered the PHP36.4-million project of Mauswag Agribusiness, Inc. to produce Moringa oleifera or malunggay powder as producer of non-traditional export products under the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). In a statement Wednesday, BOI said Pili, Camarines Sur-based Mauswag Agribusiness had integrated facility which involved planting of malunggay […]
PH welcomes foreign aid to rebuild Marawi: Diokno
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Thursday that the Philippine government welcomes any help from foreign countries for the rehabilitation of Marawi City. On the sidelines of the 43rd Philippine Business Conference and Expo Thursday, Diokno told reporters that the government has funds for rebuilding Marawi, but would […]
Demand up for foreign workers in Malaysia
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos looking to work abroad could apply for jobs in Malaysia, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said in a statement Friday. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuala Lumpur, in a report to the labor department, said job opportunities await aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly those involved in […]