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PH now among world's top tuna producers - BFAR
September 1, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on Friday said the Philippines is now among the world's leading producers of tuna. “With unwavering determination, we have elevated the Philippines to the ranks of the world’s leading tuna producers.… Read More
Army's Gomobos wins 2 more golds in PH ROTC Games
August 29, 2023, 8:39 pm Updated on August 30, 2023, 7:00 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Christine Gomobos displayed her awesome form to claim the women's 200 meters gold medal in the Philippine Army category of the 2023 Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games Mindanao leg athletics competition at the Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex track and field… Read More
BARMM development part of agenda for prosperity - DBM chief
July 27, 2023, 10:08 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration’s agenda for prosperity covers the development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Thursday. Pangandaman gave the assurance when she led the 15th National Government - Bangsamoro Government… Read More
2023 Philippine travel mart set in September
July 27, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA — The 2023 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), one of the biggest travel fairs in the country, is scheduled to take place from Sept. 1 to 3 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. In a press launch on Thursday, Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) President Fe Abling-Yu said… Read More
Free bus rides for Cotabato travelers in wake of airport repair
July 18, 2023, 8:22 pm
COTABATO CITY – The city government here is offering free rides for air travelers from this city to Davao or General Santos City airports.“For a month, or until August 18, the city is providing one unit of bus for air passengers going to Manila and returning home via the two neighboring… Read More
PH Navy paddlers bag 1st Int’l Dragon Boat race crown in Siargao
July 17, 2023, 7:03 pm
DAPA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The Philippine Navy Dragon Boat Team (PH Navy Team) emerged winner in all four categories of the recently concluded Dapa Siargao 1st International Dragon Boat Festival held here from July 14 to 16.The PH Navy Team dominated the Long Boat Mixed Category… Read More
PH, US jets conduct dogfight, AIMT drills over Visayas, Mindanao
July 17, 2023, 12:08 pm
MANILA – Filipino and American military aircraft conducted air combat and maritime interdiction tactics over the skies of Visayas and Mindanao as part of the aerial exercises of Cope Thunder 2023-2. "A number of aircraft from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and (US) Pacific Air Force (PACAF)… Read More
PH, US combat jets hold air drills over east of Luzon
July 10, 2023, 11:13 am
MANILA – Filipino and American combat aircraft engaged in a "defensive counter-air" (DCA) exercise over the military training area east of Luzon as part of efforts to enhance interoperability and cohesiveness between the two air forces. Philippine Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo… Read More
PAF, US PACAF open 2nd edition of 'Cope Thunder' drills
July 7, 2023, 5:41 pm
MANILA – The second iteration of the Cope Thunder (CT) exercise between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States' Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) formally opened Friday, with the drills focusing on interoperability between the two services. The PACAF is a major command of the US Air Force… Read More
Siblings journey: From 4Ps recipients to inspiring grads
June 30, 2023, 10:19 pm
MANILA – Two siblings whose family is solely dependent on their father’s meager income as construction worker have joined a long list of successful beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). This, as both Rosses Jane and Dime John A. Moreno from Barangay… Read More
Abalos cites DILG-12's anti-drug info drive at GenSan airport
June 29, 2023, 5:46 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. has cited the anti-drug advocacy information campaign placed at the departure area of the General Santos City International Airport as something worth emulating by other local government… Read More
PCG ends search for 6 missing fisherfolk in DavOr
June 29, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has ended its search and rescue (SAR) operations for the six missing fisherfolk aboard fishing boat Genesis 2 that sank off Baganga, Davao Oriental a week ago. In its latest update, PCG District Southeastern Mindanao announced its decision to terminate… Read More
Search for 6 missing fishermen off DavOr ongoing
June 26, 2023, 3:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues its search and rescue (SAR) operations for six missing crew members after their boat sank off Baganga, Davao Oriental last June 22. In an update on Monday, the PCG said its district office in southeastern Mindanao would continue the SAR… Read More
2 IP centenarians in Soccsksargen get P100K cash gift from gov’t
June 23, 2023, 5:13 pm
KORONADAL CITY – Two Indigenous People (IP) centenarians from General Santos City and South Cotabato province received their respective centenarian gifts from the government on Thursday afternoon.The recipients were Luheng Aloy Cayok, a 103-year-old Tboli elder from Barangay San Jose, General… Read More
Zambo cops hunt suspects in PCG officer gun slay
June 16, 2023, 3:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The local police has launched a manhunt operation to arrest three suspects linked to the gun slaying of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer in this city. Col. Alexander Lorenzo, city police director, said Friday they already have the identities of the suspects responsible for… Read More
Farm consolidation, mechanization to boost crop yield - PBBM
June 14, 2023, 4:51 pm
MANILA – Farm consolidation and mechanization are vital in improving the rice supply and lowering the production cost, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. This, as Marcos lauded the South Cotabato government for launching the Consolidated Rice Production and Mechanization… Read More
Pangandaman wants ‘long-term, high-impact’ projects in BARMM
June 1, 2023, 7:32 pm
MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Thursday emphasized the need to implement “long-term” and “high-impact” projects in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to attain socioeconomic development in the region. This, as Pangandaman joined the 14th National… Read More
World Bank vows support for PBBM admin’s dev’t agenda
May 24, 2023, 3:11 pm
MANILA — The World Bank has assured the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of its full support for its goal of transforming the Philippines into a “prosperous, inclusive and poverty-free” nation by 2040, Malacañang said Wednesday. Communications Secretary Cheloy… Read More
PH-Indonesia border control bolstered in joint patrol exercises
May 9, 2023, 7:28 pm
DAVAO CITY – Philippines and Indonesia further strengthened their cooperation in protecting their borders with the conduct of the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) at Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.In a statement Tuesday, Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, Armed Forces of the Philippines Eastern Mindanao… Read More
Winning Kidapawan athletes in SRAA meet get P316-K incentives
May 8, 2023, 7:41 pm
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The city government distributed Monday at least PHP316,000 for local athletes who won in the recently-concluded Soccsksargen Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet held here."This is a way of recognizing their efforts and talents in bringing the name of the city,” Mayor… Read More
