CLARK AIR BASE (Mabuhay) — The Philippine Air Force showcased its skills during its 66th anniversary program with its aircraft staging a high-speed opener pass and a fly-by. Air Force commanding general Lt. Gen. Lauro Catalino Dela Cruz renewed the PAF’s mandate to assist in humanitarian and disaster response and protecting the country’s borders. “Kami […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II on Tuesday announced that President Benigno Simeon Aquino III has approved the hiring of 15,000 civilian employees for the Philippine National Police (PNP). The move, Roxas said, is part of the efforts of the DILG to improve police visibility as the civilian […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday revealed plans to appoint former Iloilo Representative Janet Garin as undersecretary of the Department of Health (DOH). “She will bring a lot of political savvy to DOH, [and] will enhance cooperation between DOH and especially the local government units, as well as the national offices,” President […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The National Housing Authority (NHA) is building in Metro Manila some 6,400 dwelling units (DUs) for informal settlers who prefer in-city housing and will be relocated there from the region’s danger areas. “We’ll deliver those DUs beginning October this year,” said NHA General Manager Chito Cruz. He noted that the completed DUs […]
By Michael Mathes WASHINGTON (AFP) – After months of wrangling, the U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed its comprehensive immigration reform bill that aims to put 11 million undocumented people on a path to citizenship. Chants of “Yes we did!” erupted from the public galleries after senators voted 68-32 to approve the landmark legislation, which […]
YOUNG actress Kathryn Bernardo dismissed on-screen rivalry with the newest member of the Star Magic family, 16-year-old showbiz royalty Julia Barretto. The two are often compared because of their fan base and acting skills. “Ayoko talaga na kino-compare ka, kahit naman siguro sinong tao ayaw nilang ma-compare. May iba naman akong personality, may ibang akong […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — With Philippines and Japan being close neighbors, Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera on Thursday expressed his government’s willingness to cooperate in “defense of remote islands as well as the defense of territory or territorial sea.” Onodera made this statement during his courtesy call to Department of National Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin at […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III cited the Development Academy of the Philippines for its innovative, technical and relative programs to support the bureaucracy, saying the agency was a partner of government in effecting permanent change in the way it conducts its business of governance. In his speech keynoting the 40th Founding Anniversary […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Malacañang on Friday said any proposal that would give US troops access to Philippine military bases would be made within the confines of the Constitution. “Allow us to stress that any proposal that will come out of it will certainly be done in accordance with the Constitution and the Visiting Forces Agreement,” […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — An emotional Jessy Mendiola finally admitted that actor JM de Guzman was her boyfriend for two years before they decided to end their relationship. During the press conference for her newest series “Maria Mercedes”, Mendiola also explained why she never talked about about their relationship before. “I really can’t speak for him […]