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(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Friday, Feb. 16, led the distribution of over 3,184 land titles to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Caraga region. In his speech during the event in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, President Marcos said that while the government has gone a long way in the distribution of land titles under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, more has to be done. “Layunin kong matapos ang pamamahagi ng lupang saklaw […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, Feb. 15, launched the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network. According to the President, the network spans 2500 kilometers, making it the country’s longest and highest capacity domestic submarine fiber cable network. He expressed optimism the PDSCN, which will connect the country’s islands “in various touchpoints from the provinces of Quezon to Zamboanga,” would provide faster Internet speed for Filipinos. The President congratulated InfiniVAN Inc. and its partners Globe Telecom […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Friday, Feb. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:58 a.m. The epicenter was 16 kilometers southeast of Marihatag. The depth of focus was 23 kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was reported: Intensity I – City of Bislig, Surigao Del Sur No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake that hit at 3:59 p.m. was an aftershock of the 7.4-magnitude quake that struck the province early December last year. The epicenter of today’s quake was 38 kilometers southeast of Hinatuan. The depth of focus was 28 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–The Food and Drug Administration is set to shorten the period of review and approval of applications of generic drugs from 120 days to only 45 days. FDA Director General Samual Zacate made the revelation in a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 13, after a sectoral meeting with President Bongbong Marcos. According to Zacate, it was “only a matter of time” before he signs the memorandum circular for the ease of the Facilitated Review […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Agriculture has given the assurance the country has a sufficient supply of rice, corn, and other basic necessities for the coming months despite the dry spell. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro made the statement after a sectoral meeting in Malacañang, during which Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel presented to President Bongbong Marcos the supply outlook and measures being undertaken to ensure a sufficient supply of basic agricultural commodities during El Niño. According […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has approved the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 in a bid to “accelerate the integrated development” of the industry. In approving the plan through Executive Order No. 55, the President said it shall serve as a coordinated roadmap, envisioning a strong and reliable Philippine merchant fleet, which addresses sea transport requirements in support of national development. Component programs specified in the plan also include the modernization, expansion and promotion of […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Information and Communications Technology’s Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center is coordinating with the Japanese government to identify the sender of the hoax bomb threats received by several Philippine government offices. This was after the CCIC found, based on its initial investigation, that the email that contained the bomb threats recently sent to at least six government agencies and local government units, including the Department of Education division office in Bataan, the […]
Rest of Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting the rest of Luzon. As a result, Eastern Visayas, Capiz, Aklan, Marinduque, Bicol Region, Oriental Mindoro, Quezon and Romblon will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has appointed Maria Lourdes D. Doria-Velarde as acting member of the Board of Trustees of the Home Development Fund (Pag-Ibig). The Presidential Communications Office said she will represent the private sector. She replaced Mylah Roque, the wife of former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the PCO said. According to the PCO, Doria-Velarde served as deputy general manager for administration of Duty Free Philippines. She was also a member of the Board of […]
(Eagle News)–The “mastermind” of the deadly Mindanao State University blast in Marawi last year has been killed in recent military operations, the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced on Monday, Feb. 12. In a statement, the AFP said Khadafi Mimbesa alias ‘Engineer’, was among those “neutralized” in operations led by the Philippine Army 103rd Brigade led by commander, Brig. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr. in Lanao del Sur province from Jan. 25 to 26. The […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Catanduanes early Monday, Feb. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:30 a.m. The epicenter was 72 kilometers northeast of Gigmoto. The depth of focus was 25 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
