MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — The Philippine Postal Corporation on Saturday, May 10, officially launched the “Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Commemorative Stamp” inside the INC Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Church’s registration in the Philippines which it said was “of national historical significance.” In a brief formal ceremony held at the Bulwagan of the INC Central Office, INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo, PhlPost Chairman Cesar Sarino […]
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Aquino arrives in Myanmar for ASEAN summit
NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar, May 10 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived here Saturday afternoon to join fellow Southeast Asian leaders in the 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. President Aquino together with the Philippine delegation arrived at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport at 3:32 p.m (Myanmar time) onboard Philippine Airlines flight PR001. Upon arrival, the President was welcomed by Philippine officials led by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Philippine […]
“Lingap Pamamahayag” update
The Iglesia Ni Cristo held an evangelical mission dubbed as “lingap pamamahayag” in Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City.
Ratings upgrade sends Philippines shares to 10-month high
Philippine shares hit a 10-month high, boosted by an upgrade in credit ratings as well as continuing political unrest in Thailand.
Angat Dam may stop producing electricity and water for irrigation due to falling water levels
Come next week, the Angat Dam may stop supplying water for irrigation as well as producing electricity if the water level reaches critical levels.
Angat Dam continues to lose water despite rains
The water in the Angat Dam continues to fall below optimal levels despite the heavy rains in Metro Manila due to little of the rainwater falling in the watershed area of the said dam. The government’s cloud-seeding operations help alleviate the situation in other dams in Luzon.
More than 200, 000 hectares of agricultural land may be affected by El Niño
The National Irrigation Administration warned that more than 200, 000 hectares of agricultural land may be affected by the severe dryness brought about by the El Niño phenomenon.
Farmers in Tarlac prepare for El Niño
The local government of Concepcion, Tarlac is already preparing for the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, one of which is the giving of financial assistance to affected farmers.
PHL and US troops hold “Balikatan” maritime surveillance exercise in Zambales
(Reuters) — Philippine and U.S. troops engaged in maritime surveillance exercises at a military camp in Zambales province on Friday (May 9) as part of a two-week joint exercise aimed at improving security ties between nations. The joint exercises “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) tests the combat readiness of the two allies in responding to maritime threats, including piracy and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. About 120 troops from the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps boarded rubber boats from aPhilippine Navy ship […]
Delfin Lee vows to come clean
Globe Asiatique President Delfin Lee has vowed to come clean and disclosed everything about his involvement in the multi-billion peso housing scam.
Poaching of pawikan in Palawan, rampant
The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development has expressed alarmed at the rampant poaching and trading of the endangered “pawikan”, in the wake of the arrest of Chinese fishermen.
Corporal injured in HQ explosion dies
An army corporal that was injured in the fire and subsequent explosion in the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Fort Bonifacio has died.