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MANILA, Philippines — The private operator of LRT-1, Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), announced that the initial phase of the line's Cavite extension is progressing as scheduled and is set to open in the last quarter of 2024.
MANILA, Philippines — Expect a significant improvement in the operational capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) with the approval of P29.3-billion budget for its acquisition of five new vessels.
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have condemned the latest show of aggression in Philippine waters by the Chinese, with Speaker Martin Romualdez calling on the international community – particularly the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – to join in denouncing the incident and in upholding the “freedom of navigation, the rule of law and the preservation of peace in the region.”
The Philippine Army, together with the Philippine National Police (PNP), successfully ensured a safe and secured All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day by providing security assistance in different areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao from October 31 to November 2, 2023, In Luzon, the Headquarters Philippine Army troops facilitated and provided security to a total of 84,300 visitors who paid their respect to their departed loved ones during the observance of Undas at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. In Visayas, the 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB), under the operational control of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), also deployed its troops in all public and private cemeteries of Northern Negros to augment the PNP to ensure the safety of visitors.
MANILA, Philippines — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board led by President Marcos approved yesterday three key projects, including one that will enhance the capability of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to secure the West Philippine Sea.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared November 3 to 9 of every calendar year as the “Philippine Criminology Week,” as part of the administration’s effort to recognize the importance of criminology profession in the Philippines.
On Tuesday, 07 November 2023, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges to formally investigate an online article if there were possible breaches made in reference to the content which appeared online on 07 November 2023 in politiko.com.ph titled "Deserve Ni Sara! 9 Senators Reportedly Want VP's Confidential Funds Back," and "Fierce 5: Find Out Who's Against Restoring Sara Duterte's Confidential Funds in Senate."
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) to protect and ensure the safety of both the winning and losing candidates in the recent barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections following the deaths of two winners in Pasay City and Davao.