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Friday, April 19, 2024

PBBM to PNPA grads: Maximize technology to fight crime, serve

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the new graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to maximize the use of technology for “smart policing, fire prevention, and penology.”


Korea vows sustained support to PH efforts vs. marine litter

SOUTH KOREA vowed to sustain its support to the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to combat marine litter and protect the marine environment. 


US earmarks P4M to boost PH women, children protection efforts

THE UNITED States government is providing PHP4 million in funding and technical support to boost the country's reporting and training on women and children protection, the US Embassy in Manila said Thursday.


Berlin travel fair generates P489-M sales leads for PH

THE PHILIPPINES has generated PHP489.1 million in sales leads at the recently concluded Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2024, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) said Wednesday.


PBBM: PH broadband plan vital in attaining economic transformation

THE FIRST phase of the national broadband program is crucial in achieving economic transformation in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday.


AFP Wescom to host 2 high-impact 'Balikatan' events

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) based in Palawan province will host two high impact activities for this year's "Balikatan" exercise set from April 22 to May 10.


PAGASA: Over 52°C heat index possible in some areas

THE WEATHER bureau on Thursday said some areas in the country could experience extreme danger heat index, or what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.


Cebu Pacific installs lightning shelters at NAIA

TO BETTER ensure the safety of ramp workers, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has installed lightning shelters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, where the airline operates the majority of its flights.


PH, New Zealand eye visiting forces pact, strengthened economic ties

THE PHILIPPINES and New Zealand have taken steps toward deeper defense cooperation, including the possible establishment of a visiting forces agreement, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met in Malacañang on Thursday.


3 OFWs in UAE dead due to severe flooding – DMW

THREE OVERSEAS Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly died due to the severe flooding that hit the desert nation.


CHED: No Chinese students in Cagayan public HEIs

NO CHINESE students are enrolled in public higher education institutions (HEIs) in Cagayan province, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Thursday.


Thursday, April 18, 2024

DMW says no Filipino casualty in Dubai massive floods

THE DEPARTMENT  of Migrant Workers (DMW) said no Filipino casualty has been reported after severe floods hit Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.



Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Japan

  A 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Japan Wednesday night with no immediate reports of loss of life or infrastructure damage, the country’s meteorological agency said.



Marcos among TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’

PRESIDENT FERDINAND  R. Marcos Jr. has been included in TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024."



Probe on alleged degree-for-sale to Chinese students sought

SENATOR SHERWIN Gatchalian on Thursday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to look into reports of universities and colleges in Cagayan allegedly selling degrees to Chinese students for up to PHP2 million.



PAF gets briefing on efficient tools, consumable items management

UNITED STATES  Air Force (USAF) personnel briefed their Filipino counterparts on how to further enhance efficiency in using their tools and other consumable items during the ongoing Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 24-1) exercise at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca town, Pampanga province on Wednesday.



Claimant of P218-M shabu shipment nabbed in NAIA

AUTHORITIES ARRESTED the consignee of a shabu shipment worth PHP218 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Complex in Pasay City on Wednesday evening.