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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed government agencies to study the existing separation benefits for disabled soldiers. The Chief Executive wanted to find out if the soldiers are getting the appropriate recognition for their sacrifices. Speaking during the 82nd Anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan in Mount Samat Shrine, Pilar, Bataan, President Marcos…
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The Philippines cannot wage a war empty-handed, no matter the amount of posturing and rhetoric, Senator Imee Marcos stressed on Tuesday as the nation commemorates the 82nd anniversary of ‘Araw ng Kagitingan.’ “We cannot even ensure the integrity of our weapons and ammunitions production lines, yet some of us are engaged in warmongering,” the senator…
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Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo questioned the ability of Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga to lead the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 985 yesterday, Tulfo cited the Philippine Star article written by Jarius Bondoc alleging the Secretary’s conflict of interest involving her family’s ownership of about 40,000 hectares…
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Walang 24-oras matapos sabayang ianunsiyo ng pinagsanib na pwersa ng Pilipinas at EstadosUnidos – kasama ang mga bansang Japan at Australia na magsasagawa ng joint military exercises sa ‘exclusive economic zone’ ng Pilipinassa WPS ang China naman ay ipinakita nito angkanyang pwersa. Agad, ayon sa ulat, ang Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA)- Southern Theater Command…
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Amid the persistent high pertussis or whooping cough cases, which have already totaled 862 as of March 23, Senator Win Gatchalian urged local government units (LGUs) to assist the Department of Health (DOH) in rolling out catch-up vaccinations. In a statement, the DOH said that the total number of pertussis cases is already 30 times…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) successfully conducted the first Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, April 7. The MMCA held within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone involved naval vessels and aircraft from the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Muslim community to forge a harmonious society filled with love, prosperity and compassion as he extended his warmest greetings in celebration of Eid’l Fitr today, April 10. In his message, President Marcos reminded the Muslim brothers and sisters of the essence of Eid’l Fitr, which an opportunity…
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Office of Civil Defense Administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno on Saturday reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially for the “Big Ones.” “I will say it again. Engineering solutions and building compliance are the best preparedness measures for earthquakes. We really need to ramp up our efforts…
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Aiming to address Metro Manila’s traffic problem through a comprehensive and holistic approach to provide a long-term solution, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convenes a public consultation dubbed, ‘Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns’, in the City of San Juan on April 10, 2024. Several Cabinet Secretaries discuss the current problem from the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the ceremonial energization of the Cebu-Negros-Panay sub-grids that is aimed at addressing the power supply problems that have plagued the island region. President Marcos also encouraged energy stakeholders and private generators to invest in the Negros and Panay energy infrastructure to meet the region’s long term-term power…
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