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PH archipelagic sea lanes bill serves as shield for sovereignty: solon
November 29 2023, 9:17 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Wednesday said the measure establishing the archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) in the Philippine waters would serve as the country's "shield" against nations challenging its sovereignty. In her sponsorship speech during the plenary session, House foreign affairs committee…
187 loose firearms seized, 70 people nabbed under gun ban in N. Ecija
November 29 2023, 9:15 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A total of 187 loose firearms were confiscated while 70 people were arrested during the implementation of gun ban in the province of Nueva Ecija from Aug. 28 to Nov. 28 this year. In his report on Wednesday, Col. Richard Caballero, director of the Nueva Ecija…
Norway: Peace talk revival a ‘step closer’ to lasting peace in PH
November 29 2023, 8:31 pm
MANILA – The agreement between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to revive peace negotiations is a “step closer” to lasting peace in the country, the Norwegian Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines…
House gives final nod to Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth
November 29 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth (OSY) that seeks to recognize and promote the rights of OSYs and empower them to contribute to nation-building. House Bill No. 9347, which was approved…
ARTA eyes 2024 public rollout of online PH laws, regulations library
November 29 2023, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is hoping to roll out for public use its online library for business-related Philippine laws and regulations early next year. ARTA launched Phase 1 of the Philippine Business Regulations Information System (PBRIS) in 2021 and is expected to launch its…
Borongan to use survival fund to prevent flooding
November 29 2023, 8:01 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The PHP118.86 million grant that Borongan City received from the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) will be used for flood control measures and support reforestation efforts.President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the turnover of the financial grant from the PSF to…
DOST inaugurates P13.4-M facilities in Antique
November 29 2023, 7:58 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) inaugurated three major facilities worth PHP13.4 million in Antique eyed to help micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in the province on Wednesday. The facilities included the University of…
Lapu-Lapu City allocates P11M for daycare kids’ nutrition
November 29 2023, 7:54 pm
CEBU CITY – The historical island city of Lapu-Lapu allocated PHP11 million for the local nutrition program that will benefit 6,132 daycare children, the mayor said on Wednesday. “This program aims to combat malnutrition, ensuring that no child attends school on an empty stomach,” Lapu-Lapu…
Korean province execs to explore 22 Cebu LGUs in tourism escapade
November 29 2023, 7:44 pm
CEBU CITY – A delegation from the Korean province of Gangwon arrived in Cebu on Wednesday to explore arts, culture, and food in 22 southern localities during the province’s three-day “Suroy-Suroy Sugbo” scheduled from Nov. 30 to December. 2. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia led the group that…
