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Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño

By Liz Lagniton (Maritime Fairtrade.org) | October 7, 2024 FILIPINO fishermen are grappling with declining fish catches in the West Philippine Sea as geopolitical tensions, rising fuel prices, and climate conditions like El Niño took a toll. The Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, which is being claimed by China, has experienced a significant drop in fish… Read More Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño

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Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’

SUBIC BAY | Oct. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Navy, ​U.S. ​Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines​, and allied forces commenced the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay, the ​Republic of the ​Philippines, marking the beginning of two weeks of maritime engagements designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen… Read More Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’

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BOI-DTI brings energy efficiency roadshow to Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – In an effort to promote renewable energy to locators in this free port, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) co-organized and welcomed the “Make REshift Happen” roadshow organized by the Board of Investments (BOI) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The event held at the Subic Grand Harbour Hotel here on… Read More BOI-DTI brings energy efficiency roadshow to Subic Freeport

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Cebu Pacific signs USD $24 billion purchase agreement with Airbus for up to 152 aircraft orders

CEBU Pacific is proud to announce the signing of a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.  The agreement with Airbus covers firm orders for up to 102 A321neo, plus 50 A320neo Family purchase rights.  This acquisition,… Read More Cebu Pacific signs USD $24 billion purchase agreement with Airbus for up to 152 aircraft orders

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U.S. announces add’l P485-M to advance basic education in the Philippines

MANILA, October 3, 2024—On October 2, the United States government announced an additional Php485 million ($9 million) in funding to expand the Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines (ABC+) project, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded initiative that aims to improve the literacy and math skills of children in the Philippines. With a total… Read More U.S. announces add’l P485-M to advance basic education in the Philippines

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Japan, Republic of Korea, United States announce Php1.6-billion partnership to improve health outcomes in BARMM

MANILA | September 27, 2024—In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare in the Philippines, the development agencies of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States signed on September 27 a partnership committing Php1.6 billion ($29 million) over five years to improve health outcomes and advance Universal Health Care in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region… Read More Japan, Republic of Korea, United States announce Php1.6-billion partnership to improve health outcomes in BARMM

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U.S., PBEd, and McDonald’s PH train, provide opportunities to dozens of ​unemployed​​​ youth

MANILA | September 25, 2024—On September 24, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), and McDonald​’​s Philippines celebrated the first 53 trainees who graduated from a jointly offered work-readiness and job-placement program for unemployed youth. The participants were given training on food and beverage… Read More U.S., PBEd, and McDonald’s PH train, provide opportunities to dozens of ​unemployed​​​ youth

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LOCAL DELIGHTS AT SM FOODIE FESTIVAL

Discover why the FavorEATS Market is a must-visit at SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown this September. As part of SM Supermalls’ Foodie Festival, this vibrant food bazaar offers a unique culinary adventure with compelling reasons to explore. Sushi lovers, rejoice! KAZOKU KRAVE brings you the freshest kani and sushi selections. A… Read More LOCAL DELIGHTS AT SM FOODIE FESTIVAL

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BCDA, Korean gov’t agency partner for New Clark City dev’t opportunities

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korean government agency National Agency for Administrative City Construction (NAACC) to promote knowledge sharing and explore collaboration opportunities in the fields of urban planning, smart cities development, green energy, and smart administrative systems for the development of the 9,450-hectare New Clark… Read More BCDA, Korean gov’t agency partner for New Clark City dev’t opportunities

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