LOOK: President Marcos leads the inauguration of the newly-rehabilitated Mahayag Dam in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, on Thursday, Feb. 12.  

It was rehabilitated after being heavily damaged due to severe flooding in late 2022 and early 2023. | via Betheena Unite

LOOK: President Marcos leads the inauguration of the newly-rehabilitated Mahayag Dam in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, on Thursday, Feb. 12. It was rehabilitated after being heavily damaged due to severe flooding in late 2022 and early 2023. | via Betheena Unite

LOOK: President Marcos leads the inauguration of the newly-rehabilitated Mahayag Dam in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, on Thursday, Feb. 12. It was rehabilitated after being heavily damaged due to severe flooding in late 2022 and early 2023. | via Betheena Unite

LOOK: Students from various schools in Taytay, Rizal perform during the HAMAKA Festival—“Hamba” (woodwork), “Makina” (sewing machine), and “Kabuhayan” (livelihood)—in Taytay, Rizal on Thursday, Feb. 12.

: John Louie Abrina | MB

LOOK: Students from various schools in Taytay, Rizal perform during the HAMAKA Festival—“Hamba” (woodwork), “Makina” (sewing machine), and “Kabuhayan” (livelihood)—in Taytay, Rizal on Thursday, Feb. 12. : John Louie Abrina | MB

LOOK: Students from various schools in Taytay, Rizal perform during the HAMAKA Festival—“Hamba” (woodwork), “Makina” (sewing machine), and “Kabuhayan” (livelihood)—in Taytay, Rizal on Thursday, Feb. 12. : John Louie Abrina | MB

Zambales LGUs join marine protection workshop under PH '30x30' project

Zambales LGUs join marine protection workshop under PH '30x30' project

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Local government units from six coastal towns in Zambales province underwent training on improving the management and monitoring of marine protected areas (MPAs) through a workshop held in Iba town on Wednesday. The Marine Protected Areas Support Network (MSN), through its partnerships for the Philippine National Marine 30×30 Target Project, has begun its capacity-building activities this year with a Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool (MPA MEAT) workshop to strengthen MPA management. READ: PH gears up for 2025 UN ocean meet; recommits to SGD 14 The activity gathered representatives from Masinloc, Candelaria, Iba, Sta. Cruz, […]... Keep on reading: Zambales LGUs join marine protection workshop under PH '30x30' project

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rocks Batanes

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rocks Batanes

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook the province of Batanes on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Tectonic in origin, the tremor occurred at 6:28 a.m. some 177 kilometers (kms) north-west of the municipality of Sabtang, Phivolcs said. With a depth of 33 kms, the quake could trigger some aftershocks, although damage to infrastructure was unlikely, it said.

‘MAY SHARON NA, MAY DISCOUNT PA’ ?

“Megastar” Sharon Cuneta, who recently turned 60, proudly showed off her senior citizen ID in a photo she shared on Instagram on Wednesday, February 11.

“Heto na siya!!! (Siyempre inalis ko ibang info, pero ito na Senior Card ko!!!)

‘MAY SHARON NA, MAY DISCOUNT PA’ ? “Megastar” Sharon Cuneta, who recently turned 60, proudly showed off her senior citizen ID in a photo she shared on Instagram on Wednesday, February 11. “Heto na siya!!! (Siyempre inalis ko ibang info, pero ito na Senior Card ko!!!)

‘MAY SHARON NA, MAY DISCOUNT PA’ ? “Megastar” Sharon Cuneta, who recently turned 60, proudly showed off her senior citizen ID in a photo she shared on Instagram on Wednesday, February 11. “Heto na siya!!! (Siyempre inalis ko ibang info, pero ito na Senior Card ko!!!)

EEI opens Tesda-accredited training academy in Cavite

EEI opens Tesda-accredited training academy in Cavite

MANILA, Philippines — EEI Corp. has opened a new Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda)-accredited training hub in Cavite as part of its push to upskill the construction workforce and support long-term capacity building. In a statement on Wednesday, the listed construction firm said it had officially inaugurated the EEI Training Academy, a nearly three-hectare, state-of-the-art facility located in Tanza, Cavite. EEI said the academy was a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the knowledge and competencies of its Filipino craft workers and professional staff, allowing the company to deliver projects more efficiently and sustainably amid a fast-evolving construction landscape. The […]... Keep on reading: EEI opens Tesda-accredited training academy in Cavite

Sotto on spat with Chinese embassy spox: I prefer to be annoying

Sotto on spat with Chinese embassy spox: I prefer to be annoying

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III would not  let  the Chinese embassy’s latest remark against him pass. “When someone triggers you to react and you do not, it’s annoying! I prefer to be annoying!” Sotto said in a Viber message to reporters on Thursday. Sotto was asked about the embassy’s  latest statement, directly addressed to him after  he countered China’s criticisms against Senate Resolution No. 256.  Approved by the Senate on Monday,  the resolution condemned China’s tirades against Filipino officials  and politicians defending the country’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. READ: Senate approves resolution vs Chinese embassy remarks Embassy spokesperson Ji Lingpeng  rejected the measure, […]... Keep on reading: Sotto on spat with Chinese embassy spox: I prefer to be annoying

Woman dies after Thailand school shooting – police

Woman dies after Thailand school shooting – police

BANGKOK — A woman died early Thursday in southern Thailand after a gunman opened fire at the school where she was the director, local police told AFP. Police shot and arrested the suspect, who local media identified as an 18-year-old man, on Wednesday after he entered the Phatong Prathan Khiriwat School with a gun, authorities said, adding several shots were fired. “The school director passed away around 3:00 am (Thursday) in Hat Yai hospital after being sent for surgery,” an officer in the city of Hat Yai said. READ: Thai nursery massacre unfolded over three hours of horror “The shooter […]... Keep on reading: Woman dies after Thailand school shooting – police

DTI widens supply chain links amid booming exports

DTI widens supply chain links amid booming exports

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expanded its roster of partner supply chain and logistics firms under a program aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) manage shipping costs. On Wednesday, 12 shipping companies formally joined the DTI’s Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC), a network designed to lower […]... Keep on reading: DTI widens supply chain links amid booming exports