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Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban
The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday. "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»
LRT-2, MRT-3 give free rides to commemorate DOTr s 125th year
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 will be giving commuters free rides on Wednesday during the two line's peak hours......»»
MRT-3 to start accepting Mastercard for payments
Filipinos with Mastercard may now use their card to ride the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 without having to line up to buy a single journey ticket......»»
MVP, Ang may jointly bid for MRT-3
Another infrastructure tie-up between tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang could be in the works as Metro Pacific Investments Corp. will engage San Miguel Corp. in bidding for the privatization of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3......»»
MPIC, SMC bids for MRT-3 rejected
The Department of Transportation will decline the privatization offers for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 made by tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang, as it eyes to get additional offers from the private sector......»»
Police still determining motive behind ambush of female doc
The chief of police of Buluan in Maguindanao del Sur said investigations are still ongoing to determine the motive behind the ambush of a female doctor Saturday night. “We are gathering more details to deepen our investigation,” 1Lt. Cemafranco Cemacio, chief of Police of Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, said. Dr. Sharmaine Ceballos Baroquillo, 27, a resident […].....»»
95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding
Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»
Drilling operations for windmill project found at Masungi Georeserve
The Masungi foundation, using drone surveillance, uncovers the ongoing activities for the building of 12 wind turbines inside the conservation area.....»»
Davao USAR continues to assist in Masara search and rescue ops
THE Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) 911 received a go signal from the Office of the Civil Defense to extend the number of days in assisting the ongoing rescue operations in the landslide-hit area of Masara in Maco, Davao De Oro......»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
Cerberus, HD Hyundai to kickstart Subic operations in 12-18 months
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai is expected to start manufacturing operations in Subic Bay within the next 12 to 18 months, with an initial focus on offshore wind platforms......»»
PRO-Western Visayas nets P5.1 million worth of shabu in 24-hour anti-drug operations
PRO-Western Visayas nets P5.1 million worth of shabu in 24-hour anti-drug operations.....»»
P748K worth of shabu seized in 2 operations in Bangsamoro provinces
Anti-narcotics agents seized P748,000 worth of shabu from two dealers, one of them reportedly connected to two local terrorist groups, entrapped in separate operations in two Bangsamoro provinces on Friday......»»
Philex to fast–track Silangan mine operations
Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp is exploring all possible logistical options to fast-track the commercial operations of its Silangan gold and copper mine ahead of the fourth quarter 2025 target......»»
Drug den shut down, shabu dealer nabbed in 2 Mindanao PDEA operations
Anti-narcotics agents closed down a drug den in Pagadian City and entrapped a long-wanted shabu peddler in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur in separate operations in two days......»»
PRO-Western Visayas net P2.2M shabu in overnight operations
PRO-Western Visayas net P2.2M shabu in overnight operations.....»»
Cordova to implement road clearing in all barangays
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Municipality of Cordova will conduct barangay road clearing operations on May 10, 2024, in compliance with the circular issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Councilor Lemuel Pogoy admitted that currently, the town has only implemented road clearing operations in Barangay Poblacion or areas near the.....»»
Discussed China s 'dangerous actions' in South China Sea: Antony Blinken
Beijing [China], April 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he discussed China's "dangerous actions" in the South China Sea, including against routine Philippine maintenance operations, and maritime operations near the Second Thomas Shoal, adding that US defence commitments to the Philippines remain "ironclad."Speaking to reporters in Beijing, he said, "In today's meetings, I discussed the PRC's da.....»»
PDEA nabs 10 in 2 Bataan operations
PDEA nabs 10 in 2 Bataan operations.....»»
SAF beefs up training in airborne operations
Elite troopers from the Special Action Force (SAF) beefed up their training in airborne operations to protect the country’s maritime domain, an official said on Thursday......»»