SAN FRANCISCO – A landmark nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and the Philippines, known as a 123 Agreement, has been signed at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. This deal will enable the Philippines to access US…
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the launch of its annual search for the most improved and cleanest estero, or waterway, in Metro Manila for 2023. This initiative, known as the ‘Gawad Taga-Ilog’ (GTI), i…
MANILA – Malacañang has officially adopted the new Philippine Population and Development Plan of Action (PPD-POA) 2023-2028, a comprehensive blueprint for inter-agency collaboration aimed at optimizing demographic opportunities and addressing populatio…
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippines and the United States have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, known as the 123 Agreement, on Friday (Manila time). This landmark agreement will enable the transfer of US-origin nuclear technology t…
SANTA BARBARA, ILOILO – Ilonggos commemorated the 125th anniversary of the historic first hoisting of the Philippine flag outside Luzon on Friday. The event, known as the “Cry of Santa Barbara,” took place in the municipality of Santa Barbara, Iloilo, …
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR/SOUTH COTABATO – A group of 10 Moro extremists and three communist rebels surrendered to military authorities in Maguindanao del Sur and South Cotabato. This development marks a significant shift in the ongoing efforts to resolve co…
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has announced a training program for around 42,000 village chiefs and newly elected officials nationwide. The initiative, titled Grassroots Renewal and Empowerment for Accountable and …
CEBU – The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday that the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) is willing to negotiate with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) regarding the Cebu-Magdugo 230kV Transmission…
NEGROS ISLAND – The Visayas Command (Viscom) has recognized the outstanding contributions of 50 soldiers for their peace initiatives and combat accomplishments in Negros Island. The awards ceremony, held on Thursday, was led by Viscom commander Lt. Gen…
MANILA – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has lauded the recent bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and US Vice President Kamala Harris as a strong affirmation of the US-Philippines alliance. The meeting, which took plac…