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Japan commits to defense equipment transfer to boost PH capabilities

Manila, May 29 -- Japan has pledged to beef up its defense cooperation with the Philippines through the provision of military equipment and technology aimed at enhancing the Philippine forces' capabil... Read More


PBBM hails Japan's timely aid during Navotas landfill fire, oil woes

Manila, May 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday commended Japan's swift assistance to the Philippines during the fire at the Navotas sanitary landfill and amid global oil concerns. Sp... Read More


GSIS opens more mall access points for members, pensioners

Manila, May 29 -- Government workers and pensioners now have more places to seek assistance on their pension, loan, claims, and other transactions as the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) exp... Read More


2 new 4PH housing projects to benefit 7K in Iloilo - DHSUD

Manila, May 29 -- More than 7,000 individuals in Iloilo, including informal settlers and low-income earners, are set to benefit from two new government housing projects under the Marcos administration... Read More


Domeng may reach typhoon category, to exit PAR Monday - PAGASA

Manila, May 29 -- Tropical Storm (TS) Domeng slightly intensified, now packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, and gustiness of up to 105 kph, the weather bure... Read More


House remote voting intended for emergencies, not convenience

Manila, May 29 -- Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union on Friday said the House of Representatives' emergency-based remote voting mechanism, which is limited to emergencies and official functions... Read More


BOC sues cargo firm for abandoning 37K balikbayan boxes

Manila, May 29 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday filed criminal complaints against officials of a local cargo-handling firm for abandoning nearly 37,000 balikbayan boxes belonging mostly to ove... Read More


Army probes deaths of 2 trainees in Tarlac facility

Manila, May 29 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday confirmed that two of its trainee soldiers died during a "training activity" in Tarlac even as an investigation is underway to determine the cause ... Read More


Benguet capital back to 5-day workweek; energy saving still up

BAGUIO CITY, May 29 -- The capital town of the province of Benguet will return to a five-day workweek effective June 1 to provide better services to the public while still observing energy- and cost-s... Read More


Ilocos Norte gives P6.2-M stipend to 370 agri-fishery students

LAOAG CITY, May 29 -- A total of 370 students taking up agriculture and fishery courses received their stipends amounting to PHP6.2 million ahead of the opening of classes, the Provincial Education Of... Read More