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Day: May 23, 2024

Escudero’s first order of business: Put Senate in order

MANILA: Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero said Thursday that his first task as head of the Senate is to put the house in order.

To attain this, Escudero pledged to bridge the gap among members of the Senate who were hurt during the recent chan…

PAF: 2nd edition of 2024 ‘Cope Thunder’ drills set June 17-28

MANILA: The second iteration of this year’s “Cope Thunder” air exercises will run from June 17 to 28.

In a briefing Wednesday afternoon, Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson, Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, said the activity between the PAF and the US…

NFA-Bicol exceeds palay procurement target for May by 442%

LEGAZPI CITY: The National Food Authority (NFA) in Region 5 (Bicol) has significantly surpassed its palay (unhusked rice) procurement target for May, an official said on Wednesday.

In an interview, NFA-Bicol Regional Manager Julie Llenaresas said: “O…

Nepali guide climbs Mt. Everest for record 30th time

ANKARA: Nepal’s renowned climbing guide Kami Rita Sherpa added another feather to his cap, climbing the world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Everest, for a record 30th time on Wednesday.

Rita reached atop the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak at 7:49 a.m. (loc…