By Darryl John Esguerra Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Antonio Nafarrete has called for the sustained development of Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro City, emphasizing that improvements to the facility must translate into greater operational capability for the military. During his visit to the base on Saturday, Nafarrete highlighted the…
By Marlene Sayat Transport groups from across the public land transportation have expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. for fully understanding their concerns through a fare increase which they said is a long-term solution to address the adverse effects of oil price hikes to their daily operational costs. The land public transportation…
(Photo courtesy of PRO-8) TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-Eastern Visayas urged remaining New People’s Army members in the region to surrender after seven current and former rebels turned themselves in during separate operations this week. PRO-8 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño said police units were intensifying efforts to encourage individuals linked to…
(Photo from MPC Pool) MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday visited the Nuvali Steel Processing Center, Inc. in Biñan City, Laguna, to inspect its use of advanced robotics and modern manufacturing technology. During the visit to the company’s facility at the Laguna Technopark Annex, Marcos observed operations in the robotic welding and laser-cutting…
The search for Filipino racing talent is moving from online qualifying laps to a live showdown in Pasay City. Twenty drivers will compete in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Esports GT Championship National Finals on Sunday, September 27. Half will race in the Sporting Class; the other half will contest the Junior Class, where young…
MANILA – About 1.1 million minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will receive a Php 60 increase in their daily pay starting Saturday as Wage Order No. NCR-28 takes full effect, the Department of Labor and Employment said. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino announced the implementation during the launch of the TUPAD-based “Trabahong-Dagat and Blue Enterprise…
George Russell arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix chasing his Mercedes teammate in the championship. He will start Saturday’s race from pole position. Kimi Antonelli, the man he is chasing, will start 16th. It is a startling reversal from practice, when Mercedes appeared headed for a front-row lockout. Russell topped both opening sessions around Baku’s…
After three weeks of steep fuel increases, diesel prices could fall by ₱7 to ₱7.50 per liter next week, offering potential relief to drivers and transport operators. Gasoline users face a far smaller projected rollback of 50 centavos to ₱1 per liter. The figures remain estimates until oil companies announce their final price adjustments. The…
SAFETY FIRST | Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez leads the launching of walkthrough metal detectors at the Parañaque National High School (PNHS) main campus in Brgy. San Dionisio on Friday. Mayor Olivarez was joined by PNHS principal Dr. Eduardo Taguiam, Brgy. San Dionisio Chairwoman Eva Olivarez, and other school officials. The metal detectors form part of…
(Photo courtesy of PRO-9) ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police arrested a suspected smuggler and confiscated about Php 2.8 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte before dawn Friday. Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula Director Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay said personnel from the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Intelligence Unit conducted the operation at around…