Severe Tropical Storm “Pepito” continues to gain strength as it moves westward, nearing typhoon status. Weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said “Pepito” was located approximately 795 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, with sustained winds of 110 km/h and gusts up to 135 km/h at 4 a.m. The storm’s movement is expected to impact parts […]
Ipilan Nickel Corporation has secured a Certification Precondition (CP) from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, gaining the endorsement of the indigenous community in Brooke’s Point to advance its mineral production plans under its Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA). The CP, a regulatory requirement under the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), ensures that Ipilan Nickel […]
Sa tulong ng Backride Palawan, nakapagpatuloy ng pag-aaral ang isang rider mula sa El Nido, at natutunan niya ang mga mahahalagang aral sa buhay. Ayon sa kanya, malaki ang naging epekto ng pagiging bahagi ng Backride Palawan sa kanyang personal na pag-unlad at edukasyon. “Malaki ang naitulong ng Backride Palawan sa akin. Bilang rider, nagkaroon […]
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) MIMAROPA recently brought the Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPAT) program to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, starting with 25 fathers from Narra in the first training batch held from November 6-8, 2024. ERPAT, a DSWD strategy aimed at empowering fathers within the family and […]
Today, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson led a Veterans Day ceremony in Manila to pay tribute to American and Filipino military service members, both living and deceased, and remember their contributions to freedom and democracy. “On Veterans Day, we honor American and Filipino service men and women still in uniform, those who have […]
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (PSE: FNI), a leading nickel ore producer in the Philippines, reported revenues of ₱5.732 billion, net income attributable to shareholders of ₱502.6 million, and earnings per share of ₱0.0981 for the first nine months of 2024. “We continue to focus on operating efficiently and managing cost, while building and keeping momentum,” […]
GCash moved to address concerns about what it claimed was a system reconciliation issue after several customers complained about unexpected deductions from their e-wallets. In an official statement Saturday, GCash reassured customers of their account security following an “isolated incident” that impacted “a few of users.” It explained that it has identified affected accounts and […]
Farm cooperatives and associations seeking to improve productivity in Palawan have received a boost from the agriculture department following its turn over of agricultural machinery and equipment on Friday. Sixty-two cooperatives and associations received them personally from Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., along with DA Regional Technical Director Vener Dilig and […]
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, successfully delivered another year of fun-filled and entertaining experiences at the MassKara Festival 2024. This year, the brand served as the festivals’ co-presentor, committed to adding more fun and excitement to the events and activities tailored for tourists and the Bacolodnons. Joining BingoPlus […]
The Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a “mechanized assault to reclaim an island” simulation on one of the Philippine-held island features in the West Philippine Sea as part of the ongoing Joint Exercise Dagat-Langit Lupa (AJEX Dagit-Pa) on Wednesday, November 6. The exercise was conducted by personnel of the Philippine Air Force and Philippine […]