Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on Canada to work closely with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) toward the swift conclusion of negotiations on a free trade agreement, saying the deal would open economic o…
Day: October 11, 2024
Dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Oct. 4 82% higher
Manila: Dengue cases recorded from Jan. 1 to Oct. 4 is 82 percent higher than the same period last year, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday.
There are 269,467 confirmed infections as compared to 147,678 cases last year.
Among the recorded ca…
PH Army: Zero tolerance for soldier in Isabela camp shooting
Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday said it would not condone wrongdoings of its personnel following a shooting spree that day before.
A soldier shot dead three people inside the 5th Infantry Division headquarters at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz, Up…
PNP, logistics firms join forces vs. drug trafficking
Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) joined forces with two logistics companies to curb drug trafficking via transport and delivery services.
PNP Deputy Chief for Operations Lt. Gen. Michael Dubria, PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Bri…
PAL Express to launch Manila-Cauayan flights in Jan 2025
Manila: PAL (Philippine Airlines) Express will launch daily flights between Manila and Cauayan, Isabela beginning Jan. 15, 2025, shortening travel time to and from northern Luzon to an hour compared to 10 hours by land.
“Philippine Airlines looks for…
World Bank OKs $287-M funding for PH’s digital infra project
Manila: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the 268.22 million-euro (USD287.24 million) funding for the Philippines Digital Infrastructure Project.
In a statement on Friday, the World Bank said the project which is expected to …