(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has appointed Sonia Bautista Malaluan as the new administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). Malaluan replaces Hernani Fabia who has tendered his resignation. According to the Palace, prior to her appointment as MARINA chief, Malaluan served as the agency’s Deputy Administrator for Planning. She was appointed to the post on November 23, 2022. She also served as Director II from May 2014 to November 2022; Maritime Attaché to […]
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NEDA Board approves extension of lower tariff rates on pork, rice, corn
(Eagle News)–The National Economic Development Authority Board has approved the proposed executive order extending until Dec. 31, 2024 the reduced Most Favored Nation tariff rates on selected commodities. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Artemio Balisacan said the commodities covered by the approval include rice, pork, and corn. “The tariff rates for pork will remain 15 percent in-quota and 25 percent out-quota; corn at 5 percent in-quota and 15 percent out-quota; and rice at 35 percent for both […]
PBBM urges public to prepare for El Niño
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday, Dec. 13, reminded government agencies to fast-track the completion of irrigation facilities and other structures as he called on Filipinos to brace themselves for El Niño. “We must be prepared to counter its effect, which may last until the second quarter of 2024,” the President said. The President said he has so far issued reminders to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to immediately […]
PBBM stands by December 31 deadline for ‘consolidation’ of PUV operators under PUV modernization program
(Eagle News)–The December 31 deadline for the “consolidation” of public utility vehicles (PUV) operators under the PUV Modernization Program will no longer be extended. This is according to President Bongbong Marcos, who said the decision was arrived at during a meeting with transport officials on Tuesday, Dec. 12. According to the chief executive, 70 percent of all operators “have already committed to and consolidated” under program. He said the government cannot allow further delays in […]
President Bongbong Marcos to attend ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos is slated to participate in the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo this weekend. According to Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Daniel Espiritu, transnational crime and counter terrorism are expected to be discussed during the event which will gather world leaders. He said these issues have been a close standing affair especially since the September 11 terrorist attack in the US. They have also always been part of the ASEAN agenda not only with […]
Gov’t looking to replenish People’s Survival Fund for climate adaptation projects
(Eagle News)–The Philippines is looking to replenish the People’s Survival Fund, intended for climate adaptation projects, with the help of various donors and multilateral financing institutions, the Department of Finance said. According to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, among the multilateral financing institutions that could aid countries, including the Philippines, are the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which provided the country assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. He added there are also available donors through multilateral development banks […]
4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Surigao del Norte early Saturday
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte early Saturday, Dec. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:54 a.m. The epicenter was 83 kilometers southeast of General Luna. The depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Military: One of MSU bombing suspects arrested
(Eagle News) — One of the suspects in the weekend bombing of the Mindanao State University gymnasium that killed at least four people has been arrested. The Armed Forces of the Philippines identified the nabbed suspect as Jafar Gamo Sultan alias “Jaf” and “Kurot.” AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the suspect, who was arrested in an operation in Barangay Dulay Proper in Marawi, was “a companion of a certain Omar, the […]
Palace announces new appointees
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, Dec. 7, announced new appointees to different government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, and others. The following are the appointees and the corresponding positions they will hold: Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Rosve V, Henson – Assistant Secretary Maria Loise A. Ticman-Canson – Assistant Secretary Department of Justice Presidential Commission on Good Government Marco M. Bautista – Commissioner Department of Labor and Employment Jason P. Balais […]
Northeast monsoon affecting Northern Luzon
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Batanes, Cagayan and Apayao will have cloudy skies with light rains. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Cagayan Valley, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the […]
Toxic red tide found in eight areas: BFAR
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned against toxic red tide in several of the country’s waters. BFAR said shellfish collected and tested from Sapian Bay (Ivisan and Sapian in Capiz; Mambuquiao and Camanci, Batan in Aklan); coastal waters of Roxas City in Capiz; coastal waters of Gigantes Islands, Carles in Iloilo; coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Lianga Bay in Surigao del […]
Another strong quake hits Surigao del Sur
(Eagle News)–Another strong earthquake struck Surigao del Sur early Monday, December 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 6.8-magnitude quake hit at 3:49 a.m., just a day after a 7.4-magnitude tremor struck the province. The epicenter of Monday’s earthquake was 67 kilometers northeast of Cagwait. The depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity V – Cagwait, Surigao del Sur Intensity IV – Tarragona, […]
