Day: November 1, 2024

Manila: Opposition to unilateral actions in the West Philippine Sea and ways to increase maritime cooperation, including through coast guards, were at the core of discussions in a Philippine-European Union maritime dialogue this week. The Philippines and the EU convened the 2nd Sub-Committee Meeting (SCM) on Maritime Cooperation in Manila on Oct. 29, which builds on the accomplishments of the inaugural SCM in Brussels last year. According to Philippines News Agency, the EU Delegation in Manila stated that the two sides highlighted areas for further engagements, including coast guard cooperation, maritime security, maritime domain awareness, addressing non-traditional security threats, and

Manila: Opposition to unilateral actions in the West Philippine Sea and ways to increase maritime cooperation, including through coast guards, were at the core of discussions in a Philippine-European Union maritime dialogue this week. The Philippines and the EU convened the 2nd Sub-Committee Meeting (SCM) on Maritime Cooperation in Manila on Oct. 29, which builds on the accomplishments of the inaugural SCM in Brussels last year. According to Philippines News Agency, the EU Delegation in Manila stated that the two sides highlighted areas for further engagements, including coast guard cooperation, maritime security, maritime domain awareness, addressing non-traditional security threats, and

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has raised a ‘Code White Alert’ in all hospitals nationwide, indicating the highest level of preparedness to handle medical emergencies during the long weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo announced on “Special Report: Undas 2024,” organized by the Presidential Communications Office, that the Code White Alert will remain in effect until November 2. This alert status ensures that hospitals are ready to address any medical emergencies, with all health professionals and personnel on standby. Domingo emphasized that hospitals’ operations centers are on standby and are coordinating with the regional

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has raised a ‘Code White Alert’ in all hospitals nationwide, indicating the highest level of preparedness to handle medical emergencies during the long weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo announced on “Special Report: Undas 2024,” organized by the Presidential Communications Office, that the Code White Alert will remain in effect until November 2. This alert status ensures that hospitals are ready to address any medical emergencies, with all health professionals and personnel on standby. Domingo emphasized that hospitals’ operations centers are on standby and are coordinating with the regional

Manila: The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has called on the public who plan to leave Metro Manila during the long Undas weekend to take advantage of the low vehicular traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). According to Philippines News Agency, TRB spokesperson Julius Corpuz, in an interview on “Special Report: Undas 2024” organized by the Presidential Communications Office, noted that the vehicular traffic in both gateways “defy historical data.” Corpuz mentioned that they had projected a peak in vehicular exodus early Friday, which did not materialize. “The NLEX and SLEX are not crowded. Vehicular