By Priam Nepomuceno | July 22, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippines will neither yield nor waver in asserting its rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. “In the face of challenges to our territorial sovereignty, we will assert our rights and interests in the same fair and… Read More Marcos: PH won’t yield, waver on asserting West PH Sea rights
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is set to launch direct flights from Cebu to Osaka, allowing more Filipino travelers to enjoy Osaka’s unique blend of traditional and modern attractions. Starting October 15, 2024, CEB will operate flights between Cebu and Osaka four times weekly – every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. CEB… Read More Cebu Pacific to launch Cebu-Osaka flights with Piso Sale
ROBINSONS Hotels & Resorts (RHR) has signed up Hira Holdings, Incorporated (HHI) for a 10-year management agreement to bring global hospitality standards with a unique Filipino heart of service to Siargao. This partnership envisions to open an exquisite eco-friendly villa resort by 2026 at Brgy. Malinao, General Luna in Siargao Island, with a total land… Read More Robinsons Hotels & Resorts and Hira Holdings, Inc. to launch first luxury villa in Siargao
By Leonel Abasola and Zaldy De Layola | July 18, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Wednesday said he is hoping that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will announce the total ban of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. Pimentel… Read More Sen. Pimentel hopes total ban of POGO included in SONA
By Henry Empeño | July 17, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT —At least seven big-ticket infrastructure projects are scheduled by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for completion here by 2028 under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This was announced by SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño during the “Build Better More”… Read More SBMA sets P7.8-B infra projects for completion in 2028
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is rolling out another of its much-awaited Piso Sale, this time for routes that will soon relaunch from Clark International Airport. From July 15 to July 22, 2024, passengers may book flights from Clark to select domestic destinations for as low as PHP 1 one-way base fare,… Read More Fly from Clark with Cebu Pacific’s Piso Sale
By Priam Nepomuceno | July 16, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – One of the Philippine Navy’s most capable surface combatants, fast attack interdiction craft BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901), got more potent as its “battle net” (BNET) system got a significant upgrade from Israeli defense manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. “This upgrade was validated through a comprehensive sea… Read More PHL Navy missile boat gets battle system upgrade
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | July 11, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said two China-flagged vessels are suspected to be involved in an allision with a Filipino fishing boat in Subic, Zambales on July 3, resulting in the sinking of the fishing boat and one of the two fishers still missing.… Read More 2 Chinese ships could be involved in allision with boat in Zambales
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
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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