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Rubber boat donations to boost Marines' disaster response

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Marine Battalion Landing Team 9 (MBLT-9), under the 3rd Marine Brigade, received two rubber boats with outboard motors, which can be used for humanitarian assistance and disaste... Read More


DOTr eyes updated transport master plan, public transit privatization

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- Newly-appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday emphasized the need to update the masterplan for transport infrastructure development and expand the government's part... Read More


PRO-4B commits to 'Kontra Bigay' campaign to safeguard Mimaropa polls

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B (Mimaropa) chief Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada on Friday vowed to amplify the enforcement of the "Kontra Bigay 2.0" campaign to curb electoral bribery ahe... Read More


AFP: Aircraft carrier's visit shows growing PH-France defense ties

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday welcomed the visit of the 42,500-ton French aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle and its escorts, which are expected to arrive in ... Read More


Embassies air concern over Chinese chopper incident in Scarborough

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- Several foreign missions in the Philippines have conveyed concern over the recent incident at the Scarborough Shoal involving a Chinese Navy helicopter that flew as close as 3 meter... Read More


Phivolcs: Increase vigilance vs. possible lahar from Mayon Volcano

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) urged the public on Friday to increase vigilance against possible lahar from Mayon Volcano. In an advisory, the Ph... Read More


DA: P3.9-M worth of solar-powered ice block machine to support fishers

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- A PHP3.9 million worth of solar-powered ice block machine was inaugurated in Pilar, Cebu to help local fishers preserve fish and other perishable goods. In a statement Friday, DA S... Read More


SC: DOE endorsement not needed for RE developers' VAT refund claim

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the endorsement of the Department of Energy is not needed for renewable energy (RE) developers to claim VAT (Value Added Tax) refunds. In a de... Read More


BOC urges voluntary payment of taxes, duties for imported goods

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) called on owners or claimants of luxury vehicles covered with Letters of Authority (LOA) to settle the correct duties and taxes through voluntary payment... Read More


PNP rescues stranded flight instructor, student pilot

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it has rescued a student pilot whose Piper Tomahawk aircraft suddenly malfunctioned while in the air on Feb. 19. The training ai... Read More