(Photo: Anadolu) MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia has no aggressive intentions toward European countries and remains open to restoring relations and cooperation with its neighbors. His remarks came during a meeting of Russia’s Military-Industrial Commission on Friday. Putin accused some European leaders of using the war in Ukraine and what he called…
(Photo courtesy of PCG) The United States, Canada and the European Union have expressed concern over the latest actions of the China Coast Guard after a Philippine civilian vessel was damaged in a collision off Palawan on Sept. 18. The incident involved the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat, which…
The Department of Energy has canceled its planned bidding for three coal concession areas, saying it will reassess the framework used in awarding operating contracts to ensure better returns for the government and consumers. The DOE said the decision followed concerns raised during pre-submission conferences and recent developments affecting Semirara Island in Antique. Among the…
Malacañang has directed the Department of Health to coordinate closely with partner healthcare facilities to speed up the processing of valid claims under the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Program. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said regional health officials should verify outstanding accounts and process legitimate claims promptly to ensure patients and…
(Photo courtesy of DXOM-AM) KORONADAL CITY – The firearm used in the deadly shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato belonged to a Department of Education employee who is the parent of the suspected shooter, local officials said Saturday. Banga Mayor Albert Palencia said the identity of the employee and the minor was…
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to offer for sale 76 properties based in Luzon through electronic public bidding (e-bidding) via the PDIC Assets for Sale site, https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph, with bids accepted starting at 9:00 am on October 21 until 1:00 pm on October 22, and the opening of bids at 2:00 pm on…
(Photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY – More than 4,000 volunteers from around 300 public and private organizations joined the 41st International Coastal Cleanup Day in Gabu Sur, Laoag City on Saturday, collecting more than 2.5 tons of waste from the coastline. The activity brought together local government units, schools, civic groups, community organizations and…
(Photo from OCD-Negros Island Region) The Office of Civil Defense-Negros Island Region has dismissed social media claims of a dam collapse at Kanlaon Volcano, saying no dam has been identified or confirmed in the area. In an advisory issued Friday, OCD-NIR urged residents to remain calm and rely only on verified information from authorities as…
(Mary Judaline Flores Partlow) DUMAGUETE CITY – The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the additional baseload power secured by the province’s two electric cooperatives, saying the new supply could help address growing electricity demand. NOCCI president Edward Du said the combined 5.2 megawatts allocated to Negros Oriental I Electric Cooperative and…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (File photo) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. carried out a packed schedule this week focused on housing, transportation, economic policy, food security, public health and school safety. On Monday, Sept. 14, Marcos marked his 69th birthday with the annual “Salo-Salo sa Palasyo” at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang, attended by supporters…