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Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
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You know it’s a popular season for traveling when television news outlets are already reporting live from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to check if there are already hordes of passengers preparing to leave town or the country during the Holy Week break......»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN, arrives im Phillipines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
PEZA chief understands investors’ dilemma
The director general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority said he understands the clamor of investors with regard to tax perks and incentives, which is why it’s only right that the government has finally decided to amend the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 11534 or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act. During discussions at the Rotary Club of Manila membership meeting last 5 October 2023, a member of the Club who is an investor in various sectors locally said the current policies of the government in terms of tax perks were unpredictable because of the “tug of war” between the investment promotion agencies, that is, PEZA and the Board of Investments, which are both under the watch of the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Fiscal Incentives Review Board, chaired by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. Last among five countries He said that explains why the Philippines is the last among five countries considered by investors as investment destinations in Southeast Asia, with investments now being dominated by Vietnam, followed by Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia. The Rotarian said in terms of exports, the Philippines is also a laggard compared to the performance of the country’s Southeast Asian counterparts. Total Philippine exports dropped to $6.1 billion in July 2023, from $6.7 billion in the previous month. In comparison, Vietnam in August 2023 enjoyed $32.8 billion in exports. Most attractive destination Vietnam is now considered Southeast Asia’s most attractive destination for foreign investors because of its favorable business environment, steady economic growth, improved infrastructure and pro-foreign investment policy changes. According to Standard Chartered Bank, Vietnam’s advantages to being the top tourist destination are in terms of labor, global trade integration, supply chains, political stability, and potential resources, with the government committed to promoting trade and sustainable growth. Unclear policies Another issue that was being questioned by some investors, according to the Rotarian, is the realization of the Fourth Industrial Revolution which also doesn’t have clear policies for renewable energy, data centers, information technology and artificial intelligence. “We have yet to see concrete policy formulation and a roadmap to that effect, compared to the recent pronouncement of US President Joe Biden that Vietnam is positioned as the future chipmaker. The United States is currently legislating measures to dispense funds for that purpose. There seems to be a disconnect,” the investor said. Regarding this, PEZA’s Panga admitted that there were indeed ‘differences’ in terms of policies among government agencies, particularly the DTI and the FIRB. Still, Panga sought the support of the oldest and first Rotary Club in Asia where it concerns PEZA’s job to further attract foreign direct investments into the country. Panga emphasized that a whole government, industry, and society approach is needed to improve and lessen the cost of doing business. Eco-zoning push “Through our collaborations and strategic alliances, PEZA, together with the Rotary Club of Manila, other ecozone industries, and stakeholders, will continue to push for eco-zoning the Philippines towards inclusive and sustainable development,” he added. Last August 2023, Finance Secretary Diokno and Trade and Industry Secretary Pascual approved the amendment to the IRR of the CREATE Act that will resolve the value-added tax issues raised by transitory registered business enterprises. The post PEZA chief understands investors’ dilemma appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PEZA chief understands Rotarian investors’ dilemma
The director general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority said he understands the clamor of investors with regard to tax perks and incentives, which is why it’s only right that the government has finally decided to amend the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 11534 or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act. During discussions at the Rotary Club of Manila Membership Meeting on Thursday, a Rotarian who has invested in the country said the current policies of the government in terms of tax perks remain unpredictable because of the ‘tug of war’ between the investment promotion agencies, namely PEZA and the Board of Investments, which are all under the watch of the Department of Trade and Industry, with the Fiscal Incentives Review Board, chaired by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. He said that the reason why the Philippines is the last among the top five countries considered as top investment countries in Southeast Asia, which is now being dominated by Vietnam, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, and Cambodia. He said in terms of exports, the Philippines is also a laggard compared to the performance of Southeast Asian counterparts. The Philippines' total exports plummeted to $6.1 billion in July 2023, compared with $6.7 billion in the previous month. Its tough competitor, Vietnam, this August 2023 is enjoying $32.8 billion in exports. Vietnam is now considered Southeast Asia’s most attractive destination for foreign investors because of its favorable business environment, steady economic growth, improved infrastructure, and policy changes. According to Standard Chartered, Vietnam’s advantages to being the top tourist destination are in terms of labor, global trade integration, supply chains, political stability, and potential resources, with the government committed to promoting trade and sustainable growth. Unclear policies Another issue that was being questioned by some investors, according to the Rotarian, is the realization of the Fourth Industrial Revolution which doesn’t have clear policies for renewable energy, data centers, information technology, and artificial intelligence. “We have yet to see concrete policy formulation and roadmap to that effect. Compared to the recent pronouncement of US President Joe Biden Vietnam will be positioned as the future chipmaker, and the US is now legislating measures to dispense funds for that purpose. There seems to be a disconnect,” the investor said. With this, PEZA’s Panga admitted that there are indeed ‘differences’ with government agencies, particularly the DTI and the FIRB, but also sought the support of the club in PEZA’s job to further attract foreign direct investments into the country. Panga further emphasized that a whole government, industry, and society approach is needed to improve the ease and lessen the cost of doing business. "Through our collaborations and strategic alliances, PEZA, together with the Rotary Club of Manila, other ecozone industries, and stakeholders, will continue to push for eco-zoning the Philippines towards inclusive and sustainable development," he added. Last August, Finance Secretary Diokno and Trade and Industry Secretary Pascual approved the amendment to the IRR of the Act that will resolve the value-added tax issues raised by transitory registered business enterprises. The post PEZA chief understands Rotarian investors’ dilemma appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PHL will push for support, consensus on South China Sea conflict at ASEAN summit
The Philippines will push for statements on the South China Sea in the upcoming 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Indonesia, a Foreign Affairs official said on Thursday. During the Malacañang Press Briefing, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs Daniel Espiritu said the Philippines is concerned about recent incidents in the Ayungin Shoal and the new map released by China. "The Philippines is definitely pushing for statements in that regard," Espiritu said. "But, of course, I cannot give you yet the final text of that because it's still being negotiated," he added. Espiritu said the Philippines is working with other Association of Southeast Asian Nation members to reach a consensus on the statements. For context, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with Cambodia's new Prime Minister Hun Manet, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Jakarta, Indonesia next month. Espiritu said there are external partners who support the Philippines' position, but he could not say if it will be enough to secure consensus. "I cannot predict at this point if it will be at the level of consensus in the end," he said. Espiritu said the Philippines is not seeking to condemn China, but it wants to make clear its concerns about the recent developments in the South China Sea. "We are saying something in that regard, yeah, not exactly with the word condemnation," he said. Espiritu said the language of the statements is still being negotiated, and he could not predict what the final outcome will be. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to join the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia on 5-7 September 2023. Code of Conduct Meanwhile, Espiritu said the creation of the code of conduct (COC) for the contested South China Sea might experience some delays because of differing stances among the countries making claims in the region. Espiritu said, "We will have to wait" since discussions were still underway due to "many" roadblocks that hinder the COC's completion. "Definitely our national interest varies. Pero, I cannot exactly say what these are to you. Since several countries are involved here and nand'yan din 'yung ASEAN, we will have to devise a compromise every step of the way," Espiritu said. "It has been happening for a very long time. I think it will take a little bit longer for its completion," he added. The post PHL will push for support, consensus on South China Sea conflict at ASEAN summit appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Chosen son: Cambodia’s next PM Hun Manet to succeed father
Hun Manet has an economics degree from England and graduated from US military academy West Point, but there are few expectations he will uphold Western liberal ideals when he succeeds his father as Cambodia's prime minister. Groomed for years, the eldest son of Cambodia's iron-fisted ruler will take over next month in a dynastic transfer long in the making, which sees Hun Manet move from the premier's bodyguard unit to the seat of power in the capital Phnom Penh. After nearly four decades as Cambodian leader, Hun Sen on Wednesday announced his resignation in a televised speech, three days after claiming a landslide victory in a one-sided election that the ruling party was guaranteed to win after having silenced all viable opposition. Hun Manet, already a member of the ruling Cambodian People's Party's powerful permanent committee, has served as commander of the Royal Cambodian Army since 2018. Born on October 20, 1977, the princeling graduated from West Point in 1999 and has more recently met world leaders including President Xi Jinping of China -- Cambodia's main ally and benefactor. But the 45-year-old four-star general only contested a parliamentary seat for the first time in Sunday's election, a poll he has insisted was legitimate, while Western powers criticized it as neither free nor fair. 'After Hun Sen' While Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving rulers, has trailed the handover to his son for a year and a half, he has also made it clear that he intends to wield influence after he steps down, scotching the notion the country could change direction when Hun Manet assumes power. While Hun Sen's politics are shaped by his experiences of revolution and war as a young man during the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s, his son was raised in luxury and educated abroad. Hun Manet holds a PhD in economics from the University of Bristol in Britain, and was the first Cambodian to graduate from the prestigious US military academy. He has also served in leadership roles in the ruling CPP's youth movement, his father's bodyguard unit and the counterterrorism special forces. But a Western education is no guarantee of a more liberal approach, exiled politician Sam Rainsy, a longstanding foe of Hun Sen, told AFP this month -- pointing to Syria's brutal Assad dynasty. "Syria's Bashar al-Assad is more educated than Hafez al-Assad, but the son is politically worse than the father," he said. Sebastian Strangio, author of a book about Hun Sen's rule, told AFP that so far Hun Manet had shown "little evidence that he will introduce anything more than cosmetic reforms to the current political system". Without his father's backing, it is not clear Hun Manet would be able to make changes even if he wanted to. He remains untested in the political arena, analyst Ou Virak told AFP this month. "The problem is he's been spoon-fed, mostly with a golden spoon," Ou Virak said. Married with two daughters and a son, Hun Manet will assume the role of prime minister on 22 August. The post Chosen son: Cambodia’s next PM Hun Manet to succeed father appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Hardline Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decades
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule. The former Khmer Rouge cadre has run the kingdom since 1985, eliminating all opposition to his power, with opposition parties banned, challengers forced to flee and freedom of expression stifled. His Cambodian People's Party won a landslide victory in an election on Sunday with no meaningful opposition, taking 82 percent of the vote, paving the way for a dynastic succession to his eldest son that some critics have compared to North Korea. "I would like to ask for understanding from the people as I announce that I will not continue as prime minister," the 70-year-old said in a special broadcast on state television. Election authorities disqualified the only serious challenger, the Candlelight Party, on a technicality in advance of the election, and the CPP is expected to win all but five lower house seats. The government hailed the 84.6 percent voter turnout as evidence of the country's "democratic maturity" but Western powers including the United States and European Union condemned the poll as neither free nor fair. Hun Sen said Hun Manet, a 45-year-old four-star general, would take over as prime minister at the head of a new government on the evening of August 22. "I ask people to support Hun Manet who will be the new prime minister," he said. Chinese influence Hun Sen has trailed the handover to his son for a year and a half, and the 45-year-old played a leading role in campaigning for Sunday's vote. But the outgoing leader has made it clear that he still intends to wield influence, even after he steps down, scotching the notion the country could change direction. In his announcement on Wednesday, he said he would become president of the senate and act as head of state when the king is overseas. Under Hun Sen, Cambodia has tacked close to Beijing, benefiting from huge Chinese investment and infrastructure projects, including the redevelopment of a naval base that has alarmed Washington. China welcomed Sunday's election, with President Xi Jinping sending Hun Sen a personal message of congratulations. But the flood of Chinese money has brought problems, including a rash of casinos and online scam operations staffed by foreign workers, many trafficked and toiling in appalling conditions. Critics say his rule has also been marked by environmental destruction and entrenched graft. Cambodia ranks 150th out of 180 in Transparency International's corruption perception index. In Asia, only Myanmar and North Korea rank lower. Rights groups accuse Hun Sen of using the legal system to crush any opposition to his rule -- including critical activists and troublesome union leaders as well as politicians. Scores of opposition politicians have been convicted and jailed during his time in power and the law was changed ahead of Sunday's election to make it illegal to call for voters to spoil ballots. Five days before polling day, authorities banned exiled opposition figurehead Sam Rainsy from running for office for 25 years for urging people to void their ballot papers. Opposition leader Kem Sokha was in March convicted of treason and sentenced to 27 years in prison over an alleged plot to topple Hun Sen's government. He is currently serving his sentence under house arrest. The post Hardline Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decades appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Immigration sounds trafficking alarm
The Bureau of Immigration on Saturday warned traffickers not to exploit international events to exploit trafficking victims. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that events such as sports and gaming competitions, as well as musical concerts may be used by traffickers to attempt to circumvent strict departure formalities. Tansingco added that in the past, the bureau has recorded victims who claimed they were set to join beauty pageants and shows, only to find out that they were being trafficked abroad. This reminder comes after a letter from the Department of Justice to the Philippine Sports Commission requesting that the latter provide adequate warning to athletes, supporters, and attendees of the Southeast Asian games of the risks of trafficking in Cambodia. The DoJ likewise requested that the PSC issue official endorsements that would aid immigration officers in establishing spectators’ declared purpose of travel and in identifying potentially trafficked or illegally recruited persons. The SEA Games are currently being held in Cambodia from 5 to 17 May. It can be recalled that the BI sounded the alarm on the increase of trafficked Filipinos in Cambodia due to a cryptocurrency and call center scam targeting young urban professionals. The BI chief assured the DoJ that they would continuously monitor all departing passengers and that those who would be traveling for legitimate purposes had no need to worry. They are sending a warning to illegal recruiters not to abuse international events, as the Bureau remains on the lookout to prevent victims from being trafficked. Meanwhile, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, 10 female sex workers were rescued from trafficking abroad. According to the report of BI officials at NAIA Terminal 3, the 10 Filipinos were rescued when they attempted to depart illegally for Singapore as sex workers. Commissioner Tansingco shared that the 10 females, all aged 20 to early 30s, were intercepted on Friday afternoon (5 May) after attempting to board their flight via Cebu Pacific bound for Singapore. Tansingco said that earlier this month, they received information from the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking that these women were being trafficked abroad and were recruited as entertainers but would end up as sex workers. Upon receiving the information, he immediately ordered them to include the said group in their monitoring records to be able to intercept them. The BI chief added that after including the information from IACAT on their records, his office also received information from the Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros on the women, further validating their doubts about their actual purpose of travel. During the secondary inspection, the intercepted women claimed that they were traveling as tourists with friends. However, closer inspection of their records revealed valid working permits as entertainers in Singapore. According to the 10 victims, they were allegedly recruited separately online through Facebook Messenger to work at a pub in Singapore. They were offered a salary of P40,000 per month, with deductions for their travel expenses for six months. Tansingco also said that this is a clear example of debt bondage, a tactic in trafficking wherein victims are made to pay the expenses for the recruitment. These expenses pile up, and they end up being forced to work to pay their debt. The Bureau then hailed the role of coordination among different government agencies in the interception. A multi-agency approach is needed in the fight against trafficking. Coordination with government agencies in gathering information and intercepting trafficking victims is necessary for us to be able to stop this illegal activity. All 10 victims were turned over to the IACAT for assistance in filing cases against their recruiters. The post Immigration sounds trafficking alarm appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
RCEP key energy plan factor — Lotilla
The Department of Energy on Wednesday said where it concerns the Regional Economic Partnership or RCEP which Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said is set for roll out on 2 June 2023, it would welcome the National Economic and Development Authority Board’s endorsement of an executive order implementing tariff commitments under the major trade bloc deal that would elevate the country’s energy programs. Tariff commitments under the RCEP will be implemented in the country 60 days after the government deposited the instrument of ratification with the ASEAN Secretary-General last 3 April. Pascual presented to the NEDA Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the executive order that would operationalize the implementation of the country’s tariff commitments under the RCEP agreement. Progressive trade liberalization With this, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said he believes that the RCEP Agreement is reflective of the country’s interest to progressively liberalize trade and create a competitive investment environment in the region for the Philippine energy sector. He said RCEP, a major trade breakthrough that entered into force on 1 January 2022 for ten original parties namely Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, provides opportunities for expanded market access and establishes clear, stable, and predictable rules on trade in energy goods and services, including investments among participating countries. RCEP entered into force for the Republic of Korea on 1 February 2022, for Malaysia on 18 March 2022 and for Indonesia on 2 January 2023. Aggressive push Further, Lotilla said energy-related trade in services would further improve the business climate of the energy sector in the country, “supportive of the Department’s aggressive push for the exploration, development, and utilization of the country’s indigenous energy resources as we are transitioning to a low-carbon future.” Even before the country acceded to RCEP, the ASEAN and ASEAN+1 Free Trade Partners already enjoyed zero percent tariff rates on energy goods covered under Chapter 27 of the Tariff Book published by the Tariff Commission. This is preserved in the RCEP Agreement as a reaffirmation of the continued cooperation on energy trade in the region. Tariff elimination important According to Lotilla, tariff elimination is important to ensure an unhampered supply of commodities, considering the reduced production from the Malampaya reserves. Also, the zero percent tariff rates are also applicable to liquefied natural gas, with the Philippines considering this as transition fuel for power plants supporting variable renewable energy coming into play this year in the country. “Thus, RCEP would not cause any adverse impact on imported energy goods such as oil and gas,” Lotilla said. “In addition, the zero percent tariff rates on coal products were extended to Most-Favored-Nation countries in light of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, which affected the global economic situation and the steady supply of commodities in the world.” In evaluating international agreements affecting the Philippine energy sector, the DoE considers investments, energy security, and access to technologies, maintaining that the energy sector is a capital-intensive undertaking where Filipino capital may not be sufficient. Advanced technological capabilities Lotilla said developed RCEP Partner Countries have advanced technological capabilities. Services by these countries in the Philippines could enhance technology transfer to local counterpart companies and the DoE. He also stressed that international energy cooperation is vital in pursuing collaborative activities with other countries to achieve greater energy self-sufficiency, security and sustainability. “These efforts are geared towards ensuring the country has enough energy supply to power Filipino households and communities. The DoE remains at the forefront in supporting President Marcos Jr. on this undertaking. As articulated in the latest 2020-2040 Philippine Energy Plan, the DoE works steadily across borders, consistent with its thrust of fostering stronger international relations and partnerships meant to elevate the country’s energy programs and projects to attract foreign investments,” he said. “Above all, the DoE is one with the Philippine government in assuring the public that the RCEP Agreement will not adversely impact the country’s energy supply chain. At the very least, it will further boost and encourage trade and investments in the country toward affordable, reliable, resilient, secure, clean, sustainable, climate-centered, and accessible energy,” Lotilla stressed. The post RCEP key energy plan factor — Lotilla appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bachmann: Focus on AG, Olympics
Chairperson Richard Bachmann had an epiphany while doing the rounds of Philippine Sports Commission-owned facilities around the country recently. “We should focus on the Asian Games and the Olympics,” Bachmann said during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Tuesday. “That should be the goal.” Bachmann expressed the belief as he was discussing the PSC’s preparations for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, next month. While Bachmann is not belittling the SEA Games, the PSC chief made it clear that it is high time for everyone to change their mind-set. “I am not putting it (SEA Games) down. The SEA Games is a given. We can win it.” Bachmann had just been to Cebu and Zamboanga and these trips have made him realize that a drastic change has to take place. “That (Asian Games and Olympics) should be our goal,” Bachman said, stressing that most of the pictures and memorabilia he had seen during his four months as PSC leader showed mainly triumphs in the lowly SEA Games. Still, Bachmann swears “it won’t happen overnight.” “It’s not going to be easy changing that mind-set,” he added. Meanwhile, Bachmann bared that national sports associations wishing to cash in on the PSC’s coffers have to come up with stellar showings in the SEA Games and other major meets. “If an NSA wants more money, they have to win,” said Bachmann, who will be watching the 800-plus Philippine delegation attempt to better its fourth-place finish in Hanoi during the 5 to 17 May edition in the Cambodian capital. “You perform, you get money for next year,” he said. To gauge an NSA’s performance, the PSC has created a matrix which will be the basis of its grading system. With a little over two weeks left, the PSC said all the athletes’ needs have already been taken care of, including their allowances. “The PSC is just trying to take care of the athletes,” he said, refusing to issue a forecast on Team Philippines' final placing. “If I go the Alaska way, we have to improve. If we were fourth last year, we should improve this time,” Bachmann, a former Alaska mainstay and executive, said. “If you look at some of the sports, a lot of their athletes are abroad (training and competing) and I hope they get the confidence and perform well.” The post Bachmann: Focus on AG, Olympics appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Baltimore Bridge collapse: Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before bridge fell
BALTIMORE — It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities and was heading toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Within about 90 seconds, police officers who happened to be nearby responded that they managed to stop vehicle traffic over.....»»
Hope for more survivors from Baltimore bridge collapse fades
BALTIMORE – The coast guard announced on Wednesday that hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse has dimmed, and efforts have switched to searching for the bodies of the missing persons, as well as seeking more answers as to why a container ship crashed into the span. The coast guard announced on.....»»
EXPLAINER: Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what is the death toll?
(Reuters) -Divers recovered the remains of two of the six missing workers more than a day after a cargo ship smashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bodies of two men were found in a red pickup truck submerged in the icy waters of the Patapsco River. Rescuers pulled two workers from the water.....»»
Power fluctuations hit NAIA
Passengers sweltered as power fluctuations hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 at around 10 a.m. yesterday......»»
EAM Jaishankar visits Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar in Manila
Manila [Philippines], March 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday during its port call to Manila and said that India's Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision will continue to give it a more contemporary form. He presented his remarks at the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday and said that his visit and the ship's presence signify th.....»»
Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»
DOJ charges 2 alleged NPA financiers with terrorism financing
According to the DOJ, the case stemmed after reports that Dumlao and Tolentino possessed firearms and ammunition without a clear source of income or apparent purpose......»»
Mga babaeng nakunan pwede bang mag-leave with pay?
SA pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Mga Kababaihan, nagbigay ng libreng konsultasyong legal ang public service program na “CIA wita BA” at isa na nga rito ay kung maaari bang mag-leave with pay ang mga babaeng nakunan. Maraming napag-usapang batas na may kinalaman sa mga karapatan ng kababaihan. Isa sa mga natalakay sa segment na “Yes.....»»