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

PLDT, Smart Kids Learning Caravan empower Visayas vs OSAEC

PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) bolster their child online protection initiatives in Visayas by conducting the “Better Today for Kids: Bata, Bata Kami ang Iyong Kasangga” learning caravan, in the municipalities of Daanbantayan in Cebu and Miagao in Iloilo. Launched in August 2024, the Learning Caravan seeks to raise awareness… Read More PLDT, Smart Kids Learning Caravan empower Visayas vs OSAEC

Cebu Pacific 9-month revenues reach P74.5 billion

CEBU Air Inc. (PSE: CEB) reported total revenue of P74.5 billion for the nine months ending September 2024, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by 17.5 million passengers flown, a 13% increase year on year, generating an average seat load factor of 84.9%. CEB’s operating income for… Read More Cebu Pacific 9-month revenues reach P74.5 billion

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

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

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

2 Chinese vessels run aground in Ilocos Norte due to ‘Marce’

By Leilanie Adriano | November 8, 2024 LAOAG CITY – Authorities are monitoring oil leaks from two foreign vessels that ran aground in the Currimao shoreline early Friday because of strong waves and wind brought by Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) MV Aries 1 and LCT PanPhil 8 were anchored at the Currimao port but were… Read More 2 Chinese vessels run aground in Ilocos Norte due to ‘Marce’

Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱100 million for vulnerable children in the Philippines

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has surpassed the ₱100-million mark for its inflight fundraising program, Change for Good, highlighting the airline’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children nationwide. As of October 23, the Change for Good campaign has successfully collected ₱100,455,523.65. Launched in partnership with UNICEF in 2016, the initiative encourages passengers to… Read More Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱100 million for vulnerable children in the Philippines

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

Discover the avian wonders of Subic Bay in “Birds of Subic Bay” by Vinz Pascua

EXPLORE the breathtaking bird life in one of the best birding sites in the Philippines through this new book by wild bird photographer Vinz Pascua. “Birds of Subic Bay” features one hundred and one species of birds found in the Subic Bay area, ranging from the sought-after Philippine endemics to the seasonal migrants and local… Read More Discover the avian wonders of Subic Bay in “Birds of Subic Bay” by Vinz Pascua