Philippines Headlines
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 13:28:00 +0800How expanded EDCA access to AFP sites could affect independent foreign policy
There are currently five military sites identified under the EDCA: Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu, Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro, Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija, Antonio Bautista Air Base in Palawan, and Basa Air Base in Pampanga.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:30:00 +0800Is Manila Bay losing its marine life due to land reclamation?
Manila Bay, which includes waters off Cavite, Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan, is the site of at least 23 land reclamation projects.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:41:00 +0800No LRT-1 trips on December 3-4 as management tests system readiness
LRT-1 will be closed to the public from December 3 to 4 to reintegrate Roosevelt Station in the line’s 19 operational stations.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Go presses creation of CDC, medical reserve corps
To ensure the government is one step ahead in protecting Filipinos from health threats, Sen. Bong Go renewed his call to include in the priority measures the creation of a Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the establishment of a Medical R...
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800SM partners with Baguio Museum
A city known for its diversity and creativity, Baguio has done an excellent job in showcasing the rich and vibrant heritage of the Cordillera region and its people.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Ramon Magsaysay awardees feted November 30
Four awardees will be honored in this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards, regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize, on Nov. 30 in Manila.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Faithful urged to pray for Tagle
An official of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino urged the Catholic faithful to pray for former Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle after Pope Francis assigned him to several tasks when he was ousted from Caritas International, the charity ...
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Government urged to boost learners’ reading proficiency
The government should prioritize programs and interventions that would improve Filipino learners’ proficiency in reading, amid the celebration of National Book Week from Nov. 24 to 30, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800MIAA bares terminal reassignments
There will be major terminal reassignments aimed at addressing passenger congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminals 2 and 4, the Manila International Airport Authority announced yesterday.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:05:00 +0800House bill seeks to declare parts of West Philippine Sea as marine protected areas
A lawmaker in the House of Representatives has filed a bill that seeks to protect parts of the West Philippine Sea from “destructive human exploitation" by declaring these as marine protected areas.