Day: November 19, 2024

MANILA: All is set for the third Asics Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila on Nov. 23 and 24. More than 9,000 runners from 58 countries are joining the event featuring 5K, 10K, 21K, and 42K categories. The marathon and half-marathon races will start at 10 p.m. on Nov. 23. Runners will pass by some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including Jones Bridge, Intramuros, Rizal Park, National Museum, Manila City Hall, and Chinatown. According to Philippines News Agency, the event was formally launched on Tuesday during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at Robinsons Place Ermita, with Manila Vice

Manila: The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to resume online acceptance and processing of renewable energy contract applications following a five-month halt. In a statement Tuesday, DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said the resumption entails a ‘more efficient’ and streamlined approval process through the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) System, which will help boost the renewable energy sector in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the improved EVOSS includes an online option for developers to obtain a Certificate of Authority (COA) before signing a renewable energy contract. This change is expected to foster greater investment and development in

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a reminder to security agencies and establishments, urging them to refrain from dressing security guards in Christmas costumes that deviate from their prescribed uniforms. This announcement was made to ensure security protocols remain intact during the holiday season. According to Philippines News Agency, the directive was emphasized by PNP Civil Security Group (CSG) chief Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco during the 44th CSG anniversary at Camp Crame. Francisco stated that while a minimal deviation, such as wearing a Santa Claus hat, might be permissible, any significant departure from the standard uniform is not

PUERTO PRINCESA: China has been consistently denying the country the right to access its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Tuesday. “It’s the same story over and over again. They have been more aggressive denying us access to our EEZ in the WPS,” Teodoro said during a joint press conference at the Western Command headquarters in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Teodoro was with visiting United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III. According to Philippines News Agency, Teodoro noted that China has been using “pseudo military vessels” disguised as Coast Guard vessels

MACTAN: Multilateral development banks (MDB) and developed countries should provide more support to the Philippines and other Pacific Island countries’ climate change adaptation efforts, the former governor of the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday. “The Philippines, as well as Pacific Island countries, have been affected seriously by global warming, sea level rise, frequent typhoons, devastating the countries and so forth,” Bank of Japan former governor and senior fellow of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Haruhiko Kuroda said during the first day of the 2024 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-International Monetary Fund (BSP-IMF) Systemic Risk Dialogue here. According to