Gov’t raising P100M for bamboo dev’t, promotion in 2024

MANILA: The Philippine government targets to spend over PHP100 million on developing the capabilities of the domestic bamboo industry and promoting Filipino innovations in bamboo architecture despite budgetary constraints.

In an interview on Thursday…

NEDA outlines initiatives for PDP implementation

MANILA: The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) cited on Thursday several initiatives that should be pursued in the second year of the Philippine Development Plan’s (PDP) rollout.

In a statement, the NEDA said these include enhancing t…

Greenhills revamp eyed after landing on US ‘notorious markets’ list

MANILA: The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has vowed to work harder and closely cooperate with stakeholders to remove Greenhills Shopping Center from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Notorious Markets report.

Pa…

MARINA grounds ferry, water taxi in Batangas collision

MANILA: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday suspended the operations of Ocean Jet 6, a passenger ferry, and Hop and Go 1, a water taxi, to allow for the investigation into their collision off Batangas on Wednesday.

Suspensions have b…

2 retired Filipino bishops pass away

MANILA: Two retired Catholic prelates passed away on Thursday.

In separate social media posts, the dioceses of Tandag and Malaybalay announced the passing of bishop emeritus Nereo Odchimar and bishop emeritus Honesto Pacana, respectively.

The Tanda…

87 new immigration officers deployed to BI frontline offices

MANILA: A total of 87 new immigration officers are now serving at different frontline offices of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) nationwide.

In a news release Thursday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the new immigration officers graduated on Jan. …

Japanese judo champions to train PH athletes

MANILA: The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Philippine Judo Federation, Inc. (PJFI), will hold a seminar program this weekend at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

The TMG program, aim…