Manila – Timor-Leste has expressed strong support for the Philippines’ candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported in a joint press statement …
Romblon – The spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Romblon town appears to be contained, yet local authorities are maintaining strict safeguard measures. Municipal agriculturist Rexfort Famisaran, in an interview on Friday, confirmed that four meat i…
Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to significantly boost its maritime security capabilities with the acquisition of five 97-meter multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) from Japan. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, expressed gratitu…
Romblon – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the municipal government of Romblon have joined forces to enhance the operations of a local factory producing low-cost baby food. The Complementary Food Production Facility (CFPF) was inaugu…
Gen. Santos City – Five sports utility vehicles (SUVs) were set on fire in various streets of Gen. Santos City on Thursday night, with the perpetrators and their motives still unknown. Col. Nicomedes Olaivar, the city’s police chief, confirmed the inci…
Manila – A total of 34 Filipinos, along with one Palestinian national, safely arrived in the Philippines on Friday after being stranded in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo wel…
Manila – The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension project has reached 94.1 percent completion in its civil and system works as of the third quarter of 2023. According to Philippines News Agency, the five new stations are on schedule to be…
Claver, Surigao del Norte – The popular tourist destination, Kabujuan Islet, also known as the “Little Maldives,” in Claver town, Surigao del Norte, will undergo a three-month rehabilitation starting from November 16, 2023, to February 16, 2024. Ephrai…
Iloilo City – The Iloilo International Airport is set to conduct a full-scale emergency simulation exercise (SIMEX) on Friday afternoon, focusing on a crash scenario outside the airport. Airport terminal supervisor Art Parreño emphasized the importance…
Manila – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially proclaimed Roberto Uy Jr. as the representative of the 1st District of Zamboanga del Norte. The proclamation occurred at the Comelec main office in Manila, following the Supreme Court’s (SC) rul…