Press Release - Poe says promises of 'humane' PUV modernization unfulfilled
Senator Grace Poe said plans and promises touted under the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization have remained unrealized seven years since the program was introduced.
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China coast guard personnel a 'band of barbarians', says Philippine navy official
MANILA: China's coast guard personnel acted like a "band of barbarians" during a Philippine resupply mission to a contested shoal in the South China Sea this week that led to injuries and damage to vessels, a senior navy official said on Thursday.A Philippine sailor suffered serious injury after what its military described as "intentional-high speed ramming" by the Chinese Coast Guard, aiming to disrupt a resupply mission for troops stationed on the Second Thomas Shoal.China's Coast Guard personnel, which Philippine military officials said were carrying knives and spears, looted firearms and "deliberately punctured" Philippine boats involved in the mission."We were unprepared for that kind of response," Philippine navy spokesperson Roy Trinidad said in a phone interview on Thursday. "We stuck with the rules of engagement. They were not allowed to use guns except for self defence."
PCG deploys BRP Gabriela Silang for joint exercises with Indonesia, Japan
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that it sent its vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang, to join the Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) 2024 in Bacolod.
Press Release - Tolentino urges Filipinos to value the ideals of Rizal; distributes aid to indigents, PWDs, seniors in Marikina, Quezon City
On the 163rd birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
Press Release - Statement of Sen Nancy Binay on the ramming of PH supply vessel near Ayungin Shoal, WPS
I strongly condemn the unnecessary, insensitive and irresponsible action made by the Chinese Coast Guard on June 17 by patently ramming our mission ship near Ayungin Shoal.
COA says PWD office of Bontoc LGU is unsuitable, flood-prone
THE Commission on Audit has recommended that the municipal government of Bontoc, Mountain Province undertake modifications of the proposed Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) at the basement of the Municipal Capitol since it is unsuitable for the purpose in its present state.
MMC approves resolution vs ‘spaghetti’ wires
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Council (MMC) yesterday approved a resolution urging local government units (LGUs) to enact ordinances that would regulate the installation of telecommunications and electric wires.
Press Release - Ejercito: On China's latest dangerous and reckless behavior in the West Philippine Sea
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the recurrent and unauthorized entry of Chinese maritime forces into the Philippines' territorial waters.