By Marita Moaje | July 3, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The fingerprints of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo did not match the record of another Alice Guo who applied for a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance in 2005. In a press briefing in Quezon City on Wednesday, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the… Read More Mayor Guo’s fingerprints do not match Alice Guo’s in 2005 – NBI data
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | July 2, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippines and China have reaffirmed their commitment to de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea during their first formal dialogue since the violent skirmish between the Chinese Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines near Ayungin Shoal on June 17. The… Read More PH, China hold dialogue, commit to de-escalate tensions
AT the resumption of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs hearings into the multibillion-peso drug hauls in Pampanga and Subic on Wednesday, June 19, committee chairman Rep. Robert Ace Barbers wondered how one businessman can have Philippine and Chinese passports despite China’s prohibition of dual citizenship. Barbers asserted that Henry Bigay, also known as Henry… Read More House continues probe on multibillion-peso Subic-Pampanga shabu hauls: Chinoy trader has Chinese, Philippine passports
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s (BCDA) said it has received support from concerned local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac for its plan to redevelop the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas into a more productive and high-impact project that will accelerate growth in the province and provide more jobs. The agency said in a statement… Read More BCDA: Tarlac LGUs support redevelopment plans for Kalangitan landfill
BASES Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana allayed fears of a looming garbage crisis in Central Luzon, pointing out the presence of three operational facilities that may serve as alternatives once the contract for the operations of the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac expires. During an interview with Net25, Chairman Lorenzana… Read More No looming garbage crisis in Luzon–Lorenzana
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With the planned closure this October of its waste depository in Capas, Tarlac, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is now looking for options on how to dispose of tons and tons of garbage generated daily by industrial and commercial establishments here. Amethya dela Llana, manager of the SBMA Ecology Center,… Read More Kalangitan landfill closure ‘a huge problem’; Subic seeks options
By Jumalynne Doctolero | May 27, 2024 MANILA, (PIA) — The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed serious concern on Sunday over China’s issuance of new regulations governing its Coast Guard’s law enforcement procedures. The regulations, announced on May 15 and set to take effect on June 15, have raised alarm in Manila due to… Read More Philippines denounces China’s new coast guard regulations
By E.H. Edejer | May 26, 2024 MASINLOC, Zambales — On top of safe access to Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal, Zambales fishermen would need larger boats and updated fishing equipment so that they can gain comparative advantage and sustain their livelihood from the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was emphasized by Zambales Governor… Read More Zambales fishers need bigger boats, modern gear to compete in WPS
By Zaldy De Layola and Jose Cielito Reganit | May 24, 2024 MANILA – The House of Representatives on Friday assured help for thousands of Zambales fishers in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) and other disputed areas inside Philippine waters. During a hearing of the Committee on National Defense and Security and the Special Committee on… Read More House leaders assure Zambales fisherfolk of help
By Priam Nepomuceno | May 15, 2024 MANILA – The aid mission of civilian group ‘Atin Ito Coalition’ is already a victory for the Philippines even without the convoy reaching very close to the Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said on Wednesday. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West… Read More PCG: ‘Atin Ito’ WPS mission, win for PH
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