Gabrielle Javier
PH committed to global environmental responsibility
The approval of six additional climate adaptation projects through the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) is testament to the Philippines' commitment to global environmental responsibility, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. CCC Vice Chairperson and ...
Coast Guard aims for maritime crime-free holiday
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will boost security in the country’s ports, harbors and waterways during the holiday season in response to the expected increase in travelers and cargos, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PCG chief Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan directed 15 PCG d...
BI blocks entry of 3 'rude' Malaysians
For being rude and disrespectful, three Malaysian tourists were not allowed to enter the country through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-T3) in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Based on the report of the BI’s Border...
DILG chief lauds anti-drug abuse councils
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. touted anti-drug abuse councils (ADACs) as "heroes" of the government's fight against illegal drugs in the grassroots level, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The ADACs are multi-sec...
Marcos declares ‘Dekada ng Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared 2023 to 2033 as the “Dekada ng Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas” (Decade of Philippine History) as the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) celebrates its centennial anniversary in October 2033, according to a report by Philippine...
New PACEOS officers inducted
Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) chief operating officer Maria Margarita Nograles (left) presided over the induction of the new Board of Trustees of the Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers Inc. (PACEOS) during a ceremony held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila ...
LTO wants to end legal dispute with Allcard
Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Vigor Mendoza II on Tuesday appealed to Allcard Inc. to end their legal battle that may result in another halt in the supply of plastic cards for driver’s licenses, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, Mendoza said the re...
Parañaque Boosts Early Education with Play-Based Learning Resources
On Wednesday, a distribution ceremony for play-based learning resources was held at Jamie Ferrer Hall in the Schools Division Office in Barangay San Dionisio. The ceremony was led by Mayor Eric L. Olivarez, together with District 1 Congressman Edwin L. Olivarez and the leadership of the Department ...
PPA to build more ports to boost cruise tourism
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Wednesday disclosed its plans to build more ports dedicated to cruise tourism, which would help transform the country into Asia’s next cruise tourism hub, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, PPA General Manager Jay Sant...
LTO chief wants online vehicle registration
Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II on Tuesday ordered regional offices to fast-track the transition into online transactions to eliminate both corruption and "fixers", according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, ...