Philippines, Singapore sign MOA to broaden defense ties
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Singapore have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to broaden the two countries’ defense ties.
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‘Philippines, United States security cooperation at historic high’
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has reached “historic” heights in its security arrangement with the Philippines, especially with an expanded bases access after years at a “low point” during the Duterte administration, according to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
DA: Over 4 million households benefit from Kadiwa
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 4.4 mlion households have benefited from the sale of various agricultural products through the government’s different Kadiwa channels since President Marcos assumed office, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
'Carina's' damage on electric infra in Baguio, Benguet reaches P2.4-M
BAGUIO CITY — Super Typhoon Carina (International name: Gaemi) that brought extreme heavy rainfall and strong winds since Wednesday left the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) damage worth P2.4 million.
World's richest 1% gained US$40 trillion in a decade — Oxfam
PARIS, France — The world's richest 1% increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade, Oxfam said Thursday, ahead of a G20 summit in Brazil where taxing the super-rich tops the agenda.
PH, Singapore broaden defense cooperation with a new agreement
THE Philippines signed a defense pact with Singapore on Wednesday that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and other contingencies, officials said.
LIST: Areas under state of calamity due to southwest monsoon enhanced by Carina
MANILA, Philippines – The nonstop rain in various parts of Luzon due to the effects of the southwest monsoon enhanced by Super Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) has resulted in state of calamity declarations by various local government units (LGUs).
Escudero orders Senate panel: Urge Marcos to suspend PUVMP
SENATE President Francis Escudero yesterday asked the Committee on Public Services to come up with a resolution urging President Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) until the government has come up with solutions to all issues and concerns about the program.