PPA to develop port in northern Negros town

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will develop the municipal port in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, to provide an alternate route for travel between the islands of Negros and Panay.

In a statement on Saturday, Mayor Marvin Malacon said the pro…

25 NPA rebels yield in Negros, pledge allegiance to gov’t

Demoralized and starving, 20 New People’s Army fighters (NPA) and five of its Yunit Militia members surrendered and pledged allegiance to the Philippine government in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Friday.

In a report on Saturday, the Philip…

Marcos on MIF: IRR revised due to government’s controlling interest

No rules were relaxed for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in favor of newly appointed Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) president and chief executive officer Rafael Consing, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. clarified on Saturday.

‘Why relaxed? I…

Chinese selling mobile phones sans permit, gunrunner nabbed

A Chinese national and three Filipino cohorts involved in the illegal selling of mobile telephone devices were arrested in Manila by agents of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

Th…

PBBM eyes stronger PH-Peru ties, gets invited to visit Lima in 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) expressed his intent to elevate the Philippines’ relations with Peru, as the two nations seek to revitalize their economies post-pandemic.

In his bilateral meeting with Peruvian President D…

PNP: 100% support for Marcos admin, no destab plans

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reassured the public there is no brewing destabilization plot as it dismissed reports of ‘uneasiness’ among its ranks.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo made the statement when asked for comment abou…

UST Tigresses secure twice-to-beat advantage

University of Santo Tomas stamped its class over Ateneo de Manila, 80-68, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Saturday.

The Tigresses rolled to their fourth straight win and finished the e…