Category: National

Villanueva on DOF NEDA call to permanently ban POGOs: It’s about time!

SENATOR Joel Villanueva lauded the Department of Finance (DOF) and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for recommending the permanent ban of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country. “It’s about time! We thank our former colleague in the Senate and now Finance Chief Secretary Ralph Recto and NEDA Chief Arsenio Balisacan for joining our… Read More Villanueva on DOF NEDA call to permanently ban POGOs: It’s about time!

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SBMA signs PNP-SAF extension in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) allowing the said police unit extended occupation of a portion of land within the Subic Bay Freeport to house their barracks and training center. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L.… Read More SBMA signs PNP-SAF extension in Subic Freeport

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Philippine Eagle dies from gunshot wound

By Edwin Fernandez | July 11, 2024 COTABATO CITY (PNA) – While environmentalists are passionately preserving the endangered Philippine Eagles in the country, some are trying to destroy them and, worst, kill the country’s national bird. On July 8, environmentalists and civil society organizations cried over the untimely passing of “Mangayon,” one of the few eagles… Read More Philippine Eagle dies from gunshot wound

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New batch of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers arrives in the Philippines

MANILA | July 10, 2024 — Forty-eight new U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in Manila on July 8 to begin their two-year service to support local programs in education, youth development, and environmental protection in communities across the Philippines. Starting in September, the Peace Corps Volunteers will be assigned to fulfill a range of roles… Read More New batch of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers arrives in the Philippines

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U.S. hosts Philippine Customs officials in security exchange visit at Los Angeles ports

MANILA, July 9, 2024 — From June 24 to 28, the United States Department of State’s Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted an exchange visit in Los Angeles, California, for the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) to discuss and share best practices on port… Read More U.S. hosts Philippine Customs officials in security exchange visit at Los Angeles ports

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PH denies China’s environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre

By Priam Nepomuceno | July 9, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday belied China’s claims that the Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) is causing massive environmental damage to the Ayungin Shoal. “The accusation against the Philippines by so-called ‘Chinese experts’ is false and a… Read More PH denies China’s environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre

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PH Japan seal defense pact in Malacañang

By Priam Nepomuceno and Darryl John Esguerra | July 8, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippines and Japan on Monday signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that would facilitate mutual visits between Filipino and Japanese armed forces for training and joint exercises. Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. signed the treaty… Read More PH Japan seal defense pact in Malacañang

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P10M bounty up for arrest of Quiboloy

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | July 8, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – Private citizens have pooled a PHP10-million reward for anyone who can give information that will lead to the arrest of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said on Monday. Quiboloy is wanted for sexual… Read More P10M bounty up for arrest of Quiboloy

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Comelec to probe Guo candidacy in 2022 polls

By Ferdinand Patinio | July 8, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s candidacy in the May 2022 national elections. “In view of public interest in the controversy surrounding Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, you are directed to create a Fact-Finding Committee… Read More Comelec to probe Guo candidacy in 2022 polls

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DA to roll out over P510M fuel subsidy to 160K farmers nationwide

By Stephanie Sevillano | July 8, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – A Department of Agriculture (DA) official said Monday it will roll out around PHP510.447 in fuel subsidies to crop, livestock, and poultry farmers who own or rent machinery. “That’s about PHP510 million, so at PHP3,000 plus other mga gastusin, about 160,000 farmers iyong makikinabang dito (plus other expenses,… Read More DA to roll out over P510M fuel subsidy to 160K farmers nationwide

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