MANILA – Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has appealed for more assistance for the residents affected by the recent Miindoro Oriental oil spill tragedy that has been impacted various coastal areas in Western Visayas and Mimaropa region.
Category: National
DND: US access to EDCA sites ‘not unlimited’
Department of National Defense (DND) spokesman Arsenio Andolong has clarified that the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States does not grant US military forces unlimi8ted access to EDCA sites.
Salceda: Passage of New Agrarian Emancipation Act is BBM’s most vital accomplishment with P600-B economic impact
The House of Representatives and the Senate separately ratified on Wednesday, the last session day before Congress adjourns for the Holy Week, the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on HB 6336 and SB 1850 — their respective versions of the proposed New Agrarian Emancipation Act.
DOJ prepares cases over MT Princess Empress’ oil spill
Justice secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the government is now gathering information for the possible filing of complaint against those liable for the sinking of the MT Princess
DBM: Gov’t allocates P17.7-B to support PH tourism infra dev’t
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government has allocated a total of PHP17.7 billion in this year’s national budget to fund the Tourism Road
DND Chief: Security sector committed to defeat peace spoilers
The Department of National Defense (DND) has assured Filipinos the country’s security sector’s is committed to eliminate “peace spoilers” in society. DND Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. made the assurance during the 11th oversight committee
House passes Salceda bill to expand PH crop insurance, encourage private sector participation
The House of Representatives passed this week a proposed bill principally authored by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda that seeks to expand the services of the Philippine Crop
CSC: Promote workers’ well-being via physical fitness programs
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has underscored the need for mental and physical fitness programs to promote the well-being of public officials and employees. CSC Chair Karlo
DFA tells China to engage PH based on facts after laser-use row
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday asked China to engage the Philippines in exchanges based on “truth and goodwill”, citing a disconnect in their statements
Salceda pushes for Naga-Legazpi Rail ahead of PNR South Long Haul project
LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda pushes for the construction and completion of the Naga-Legazpi railways stretch, a project that is seen to boost tourism and economic activities in