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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today inspected the proposed motorcycle lay-by at the ground level of Quezon Avenue flyover in Quezon City to ensure its readiness for riders seeking shelter during heavy downpours with the onset of the rainy season. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency came up with a solution…
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development has delivered more than Php 3.6 million worth of humanitarian assistance to families severely affected by Typhoon Aghon, an agency official said on Thursday (May 30). “The DSWD, through its field offices, already handed over assistance to the localities in CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol region, Western Visayas, and Eastern…
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In his historic address for the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday unveiled ‘seven realities’ or challenges blurring the way for a united community of nations. Talking before a global audience of defense stakeholders, President Marcos also bared ‘three constants’ or solutions that…
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June 1 Another senseless death, victim of road rage. Another Chinese lording it over simple Filipinos. The country has become a breeding ground of criminals, terrorists, spies, sleeper cells. We have become the laughing stock of the world. These are the words of veteran lawmaker Robert Ace Barbers who has spent decades in government service…
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Three top leaders of the House of Representatives today welcomed the result of a new nationwide survey showing 57 percent of Filipinos support proposed amendments to the Constitution. Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez and Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe said the survey…
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) responds to an oil leakage incident at Metallica Shipyard located in Barangay Polo, New Washington, Aklan. At around 10:42AM on 26 May 2024, the PCG received a report from Engr. Jonathan Salvador, owner of Metallica Shipyard, regarding the incident. Investigation revealed that the oil leak came from Barge 102 (not…
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The Philippines reaffirmed its strong support to inter-Parliamentary cooperation across ASEAN by making a voluntary contribution of USD 20,000.00 to the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) on 13 May 2024. At simple ceremonies at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to ASEAN Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana officiated the symbolic turn-over of the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the government’s interest in waste-to-energy projects to major players in Brunei’s energy sector. The Chief Executive shared to the sector the Philippines’ intention to adopt the latest state-of-the-art technology used by the industry as countries transition from fossil fuels to renewables. President Marcos held a high-level meeting…
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. pitched for the Philippines’ agriculture sector on Wednesday, inviting Bruneian companies and business organizations to invest in the Philippines over other locations considering its huge business potential. Accompanying President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the Philippine Business Forum in Bandar Seri Begawan, Laurel said: “our President’s visit figures to…
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The Clark International Airport Corp. on Wednesday said the development of the civil aviation complex as the Philippines’ future aerospace hub will generate thousands of aviation-related jobs and will position the country as a key player in the global aerospace industry. “Clark in the Philippines is a very viable and attractive hub for foreign investors…
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