US 7th Fleet’s flagship now in Manila

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino delivers a speech on board the USS Blue Ridge to welcome the US warship docked at the Port of Manila yesterday. Looking on are 7th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Fred Kacher and US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. MANILA, Philippines — The command ship of the US …

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Philippine business groups deplore sea harassment

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) posted photos after the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) boarded Navy vessels near Ayungin Shoal, seizing firearms and injuring personnel on June 17, 2024. (Facebook / AFP) Call for unity, modernization of AFP, PCG MANILA, Philippines — Business organizations yesterday deplored the harassment of …

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Cayetano assures transparency in New Senate Building review

Philippine Senate, Pasay City (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – The ongoing factual and independent review of the budget of the New Senate Building (NSB) will be transparent to ensure high quality at a reduced cost, assured Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday. Senate President Francis Escudero earlier announced that …

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Senior citizens commission execs ask chair to resign

RESIGNATION CALL. Five commissioners of the National Commission of Senior Citizens call for the resignation of their chairperson, Franklin Quijano, during a press conference in Manila on Friday (June 21, 2024). The group accused Quijano of grave abuse of authority, gross misconduct and gross negligence of duty, which the NCSC chief …

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6 crew rescued from stalled motor banca

CEBU CITY – Six crew were rescued from a motor banca that stalled in the sea of  Mantatao Island, Calape, Bohol on Thursday night, June 20. The Five Brothers motor banca was half-submerged when the crew were rescued by personnel of the Coast Guard Station Bohol substation in Loon and …

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Raise minimum age of vape users’

A pulmonologist suggested setting the minimum age of people allowed to use vapes from 18 to 25 years old as the World Health Organization called for urgent action to protect children and non-smokers against the risks of e-cigarettes and minimize health harms to the population.  Dr. Maricar Limpin, past president …

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President Marcos bares toll-free Cavitex access for 30 days

President Marcos with Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan at the inauguration of the Cavitex C5 Link Sucat Interchange, the groundbreaking of the Cavitex-Calax Link in Kawit, Cavite and the Cavitex C5 Link Segment 3B in Parañaque City yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — Motorists …

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Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island

A formation of military airplanes, one HY-6 tanker aircraft and two J-10 fighters, fly over Beijing during a military parade at Tiananmen Square on October 1, 2019, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. (AFP / Greg Baker)  TAIPEI — Taiwan’s defense ministry …

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New menu unveiled at Samira by Chele Gonzalez

Peaceful and surrounded by greenery, Anya Resort Tagaytay is the perfect place to relax and savor Chef Chele’s culinary creations Chef Chele Gonzalez of Samira, busy working in the kitchen to feed the hungry guests  Led by Chef Chele Gonzalez, known for his modern take on traditional dishes, Samira by …

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