“Our people are forever connected through our deep bonds and shared sacrifices of valor, of family, and of friendship,” United States President Joe Biden said in his video greetings for the 123rd Philippines Independence Day. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken also released a statement for the said occasion. “This year marks the 75th […]Read More
The National Power Corporation (NPC) today, June 12 switches on its 300kW power plant in Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan Island Group at the West Philippine Sea as the country celebrates its 123rd Independence Day. The Flag Raising Rite and switching on ceremony has been graced by Lt. Rey S. Tibay, Commanding Officer of the Naval Station […]Read More
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory messages Saturday during the celebration of national holidays in their countries, promising enhanced bilateral relations. Warmly congratulating Putin on the celebration of Russia Day, President Duterte said: “On this day of national unity and celebration, let me convey the Filipino people’s best wishes for […]Read More
The Philippine and Japanese governments are eyeing to enhance their partnership in space science and space exploration with the signing of a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) on Saturday. In a virtual conference, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Director General Joel Joseph Marciano Jr. signed the agreement with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President Yamakawa Hiroshi. The […]Read More
The United States Seventh Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. William Merz visited the Philippine Navy (PN) headquarters today, June 11, and paid a courtesy call on the PN Flag Officer In Command, Rear Adm. Adeluis Bordado. The two Navy leaders during the call reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation and collaboration to ensure peace, stability, and […]Read More
On June 10, the United States welcomed the successful arrival to the Philippines of 2,282,850 doses of the U.S. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the biggest shipment to date. And in the weeks and months ahead, ever-increasing quantities of much-needed vaccines will continue to arrive. This shipment will be shared between the cities of Cebu, Davao, and Manila. This […]Read More
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will coordinate with local government units and front-line units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the countryside to stop the communist terrorists’ “permit-to-campaign” scheme ahead of next year’s elections. “Makikipagtulungan po tayo at patuloy na makikipagusap sa pamahalaang lokal lalo na yung ating mga frontline units sa ating mga […]Read More
Two future Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers Kieth Nico Carreon and John Rex Gaviola were awarded scholarships under PCG’s International Cadetship Program. They will be part of United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Class of 2025. PCG commandant Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. led the oath-taking and scholarship contract signing at National Headquarters PCG, Port […]Read More
“We’re taking a major step that will supercharge the global fight against this pandemic. At my direction, the United States will purchase an additional half billion doses from Pfizer — the Pfizer vaccine — that we’ll donate [to] nearly 100 low- and lower-middle-income countries. They will be the beneficiaries,” United States President Joe Biden said at […]Read More
President Rodrigo Duterte gave the “right information” that the government has been able to solve the traffic congestion along Edsa, the main and busiest thoroughfare in Metro Manila, Malacañang said on Thursday. This, after Duterte said his administration’s promise to decongest Edsa has already been fulfilled. “Tama ang impormasyon ni Presidente (The President has the right […]Read More
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