By Darryl John Esguerra | July 3, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The National Security Council (NSC) said Wednesday it sees “no threat of any imminent attack” from China, even as Senator Imee Marcos claimed that more than 20 areas in the country were potential targets of Chinese hypersonic missiles. “We will reach out to Senator Imee… Read More No imminent attack from China, NSC says on Imee’s missile threat claim
By Anna Leah Gonzales (PNA) | June 21, 2024 MANILA – Finance Secretary Ralph Recto urged Japanese investors to invest in the Philippines and assured them that ongoing amendments to the country’s fiscal incentives system will address their key concerns. “To begin with, the Philippines is booming and has all the makings of a tiger economy.… Read More Recto urges Japanese firms to invest in PH
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, has strengthened its partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to create more opportunities for travelers to the Lion City. CEB renewed its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the STB on June 6, 2024, highlighting key partnership thrusts such as enhancing destination preference and recall, providing stronger… Read More Cebu Pacific, Singapore Tourism Board sign MOU, promote ‘Fly, Stay, Cruise’
By Kris Crismundo | June 13, 2024 MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Thursday, June 13, it has secured the support of the local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac to convert the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas into an industrial zone as part of the development of the New Clark City… Read More BCDA says Tarlac LGUs back conversion of Kalangitan landfill into industrial zone
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, welcomed its sixth aircraft delivery for the year – an ATR 72-600 – further strengthening its commitment of delivering inter-island connectivity in the Philippines. The brand-new turboprop aircraft arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila on June 5. “With more than 7,100 islands in… Read More Cebu Pacific takes delivery of ATR aircraft, boosts inter-island travel in PH
The new Philippine Air Force forward operating base is set to host the service’s maritime patrol assets dedicated for the South China Sea. By Aaron-Matthew Lariosa (Naval News) | 11 June 2024 THE Philippines is looking to create a new base on the site of a former American naval air station at Subic Bay to… Read More Philippines to restore Subic Bay airfield for South China Sea ops
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
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) vows to continue its efforts to develop New Clark City in Tarlac into a premier industrial hub that can attract local and foreign investors, in line with the Marcos administration’s socioeconomic agenda. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang made this pronouncement following President Ferdinand R.… Read More BCDA: New Clark City to be developed as industrial hub
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, marked the celebration of National Migrants’ Day by giving back to overseas workers. As a testament to its commitment of honoring the invaluable contributions of Filipino migrant workers, the airline raffled off international tickets to aspiring and current Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The raffle, held during the… Read More Cebu Pacific celebrates National Migrants’ Day with free flights for OFWs
By Kris Crismundo | May 27, 2024 MANILA – The Luzon Economic Corridor steering committee has identified the cargo railway connecting Subic, Zambales and Batangas province as the flagship project of the new corridor, Special Adviser to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go said Monday. During the Philippine Economic Briefing at the… Read More New cargo railway is Luzon Corridor flagship project
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