Category: National

U.S. donates P25-M worth of learning materials for out-of-school youth

MANILA | November 15, 2024—On November 13, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated over 200,000 learning materials worth Php25 million ($450,000) to Philippine government agencies that support educational, skill-building, and employment programs for out-of-school youth. USAID Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn led the handover ceremony during the USAID… Read More U.S. donates P25-M worth of learning materials for out-of-school youth

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Pagcor disowns control over raided Bataan BPO

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Nov. 14, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has denied having jurisdiction over Central One Bataan, a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm in Bagac, Bataan that was raided by authorities on Oct. 31 for allegedly operating as a scam hub. Lawyer Joseph Lobo, Pagcor regulatory… Read More Pagcor disowns control over raided Bataan BPO

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Ejercito pushes to restore P10-B budget cut for AFP modernization, backs Subic as naval base site

SENATE Senior Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called for the restoration of the P10-billion slashed from the Department of National Defense (DND) budget, highlighting the funding’s crucial role in advancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program. During the deliberation on the DND’s proposed 2025 budget, Ejercito stressed that the… Read More Ejercito pushes to restore P10-B budget cut for AFP modernization, backs Subic as naval base site

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Gov’t unmoved by China’s objection to PH‘s new maritime laws

MANILA | November 14, 2024 — The Philippines stays firm in its position on the country’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite China’s objection to the passage of the new maritime and archipelagic sea lane laws, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, Nov. 14. President Marcos made the remarks when asked… Read More Gov’t unmoved by China’s objection to PH‘s new maritime laws

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Maritime laws vital to protect PH waters – PBBM

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 12, 2024 MANILA – The new maritime laws will help the Philippines in protecting its territory by making a clear delineation of its territorial waters, President Ferdinand R. Marcos said Monday. “Marami tayong sinasabi (We are saying) that we have to protect our sovereign rights and our sovereignty. So, it… Read More Maritime laws vital to protect PH waters – PBBM

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New maritime, sea lanes laws to secure PH waters, marine resources

MANILA | November 12, 2024– Senator Loren Legarda on Monday lauded the Philippine Maritime Zones Act (Republic Act 12064) and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) for their complementary roles in protecting the country’s marine resources. Legarda said the two laws shall work in tandem to reinforce the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty and security. “I… Read More New maritime, sea lanes laws to secure PH waters, marine resources

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No need to pass law to ban POGOs, offshore games: PBBM

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 12, 2024 MANILA – There is no need to pass a law prohibiting the Philippine offshore gaming, internet gaming, and other offshore gaming operations in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Parañaque City, Marcos said the issuance… Read More No need to pass law to ban POGOs, offshore games: PBBM

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PBBM inks CREATE MORE bill into law to spur more investments

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 11, 2024 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act to promote the Philippines as a prime investment destination. CREATE MORE Act or Republic Act (RA) 12066, signed by Marcos… Read More PBBM inks CREATE MORE bill into law to spur more investments

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PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 8, 2024 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 74, ordering the immediate ban of the Philippine offshore gaming, internet gaming, and other offshore gaming operations in the country. EO 74, inked by Marcos on Nov. 5, covers the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), internet… Read More PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

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Cayetano bats for DENR review of ongoing reclamation projects

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday stressed the need for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to conduct a comprehensive review of ongoing reclamation projects, particularly around Manila Bay, with a focus on their ecological and engineering impact. During the department’s budget hearing for 2025 on October 10, 2024, the senator emphasized that… Read More Cayetano bats for DENR review of ongoing reclamation projects

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