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G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
April 20, 2024, 8:07 am
MANILA – The Group of Seven (G7) has called out China over its militarization and “intimidation activities” in the South China Sea (SCS), as it took note of Beijing’s "dangerous maneuvers” and water cannon use against Filipino vessels carrying out routine resupply missions to the Ayungin…
PH extends aid to stranded Filipinos in flood-hit Dubai
April 20, 2024, 7:50 am
MANILA – The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has extended assistance to Filipinos left stranded in the city’s airport after a storm brought record-high rain and flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week. In a text message on Friday night, Consul General Marford Angeles said…
CCC calls for speedy implementation of nat’l climate adaptation plans
April 20, 2024, 7:38 am
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Friday night underscored the need to ramp up the implementation of national plans geared towards building the country’s resilience amid the worsening climate change. In a statement, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje…
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 19 areas
April 20, 2024, 7:16 am
MANILA – The weather bureau warned of dangerous heat index levels in 19 areas across the country on Saturday. Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) 5 p.m. forecast on Friday, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from…
Palace announces 13 new appointees
April 19, 2024, 9:09 pm
MANILA – Malacañang Palace on Friday released the names of 13 new appointees, including former Foreign Affairs and Justice undersecretary Brigido Dulay.President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Dulay as Inspector General of the Internal Affairs Service of the Philippine National Police.The…
PCMC's new MRI, CT scanners boost health services for Filipino kids
April 19, 2024, 8:38 pm
MANILA – The new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scanners at the Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) in Quezon City are a huge boost in advancing and improving healthcare services and infrastructure for Filipino children, two senators said Friday. The MRI…
'Kalabaw' fest celebrates success of dairy industry in Pangasinan town
April 19, 2024, 8:35 pm
ASINGAN, Pangasinan – Residents of the small village of Bantog in this town were in a festive mood on Friday as they celebrated the first ever Kalabaw Food Festival. The Bantog Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BSNMPC), together with the municipal government, spearheaded the holding of…
Baguio City asserts right to share in lease of Camp John Hay
April 19, 2024, 8:02 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Amid the legal battle between government-owned Bases Conversion and Development Corporation (BCDA) and Sobrepena group's Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo), the city government remains hopeful it will soon receive its 25 percent share from the annual lease rental of…
'Kalutong Filipino' underscores preservation of heirloom cuisines
April 19, 2024, 7:59 pm
DAVAO CITY – The 5th Kalutong Filipino opened on Friday here with a focus on the preservation of heirloom cuisines and heritage dishes.Slated from April 19 to 21, the event aims to empower the youth to promote Philippine culinary heritage with a hope that it will be passed on to the next…
