PAF deploys LC-210 for cloud seeding ops vs. Benguet forest fires

MANILA: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday announced that it has deployed a Cessna LC-210 “Centurion” aircraft for cloud seeding operations to help contain the ongoing forest fires in the province of Benguet.

In a statement, PAF spokesperson…

House passes bill revoking SMNI franchise on 2nd reading

MANILA: A measure seeking to revoke the legislative franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corporation, which operates Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives.

During Wednesday’s plenary sessi…

BFP eyes alternative sources amid water scarcity due to El Niño

ILOILO CITY: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Iloilo is looking for alternative sources amid the scarcity of water supply due to the El Niño phenomenon.

Senior Fire Officer 3 (SFO3) Romelo Aguilar, acting municipal fire marshal of the Zarraga F…

German RE firm eyes P56-B wind, solar projects in PH

MANILA: Apart from the USD4 billion worth of investment deals presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during a business forum in Berlin, the Chief Executive has received a separate investment commitment of USD1.03 billion (PHP56 billion) from a…

‘Safe passage’ in South China Sea benefits the entire world – PBBM

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday stressed the importance of safe passage in the South China Sea (SCS), saying a free and open waterway benefits not just the Philippines but the whole world.

‘It has to be recognized that the South …

PBBM secures at least $4-B investments from Germany

MANILA: The Philippines has secured at least USD4 billion (PHP222 billion) worth of investments in various sectors during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s working visit to Germany.

‘We have secured business deals worth USD4 billion in Germany, the…

PH, Germany ink agreement to reskill, upskill Filipino workers

MANILA: The Philippines and Germany on Tuesday inked an agreement aimed at capacitating Filipino workers in the fields of digitalization and the green economy.

The renewal of the Cooperation Program between the Technical Education and Skills Developm…