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BACOLOD CITY , Philippines — Businessmen in Negros Oriental have asked President Marcos to deny a request of the Diocese of Dumaguete to veto the Negros Island Region (NIR) bill for lack of merit. The creation of the NIR is being proposed to bring together under one administrative region the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor.
Senator Joel Villanueva (SJV): Magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. Isang karangalan ang sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay maimbitahan sa Kapihan sa Senado. At muli, mapagpalang hapon po sa inyong lahat Let's get to work.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Tuesday it has been conducting a comprehensive review of laws and policies governing the mining sector to address risks associated with extractive activities.
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from tourist destinations and attractions, President Marcos said the Philippines should be known for the “love” shared by Filipinos with travelers.
MANILA, Philippines — The government has no plan of giving US forces access to more military bases in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), President Marcos said yesterday, even as he expects expanded joint combat exercises with US and Japanese troops in the coming months.
MANILA: The Philippines has no plans to grant the United States access to more military bases, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday, after nearly doubling the number last year under a joint defence pact.Beijing has previously accused the Philippines of "stoking the fire" when it increased the number of bases the US military could use to nine from five, with the new sites located close to potential flashpoints.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros is seeking an investigation into the environmental and social impacts of mining and quarrying in the Philippines to address the reported adverse effects of these activities.