Day: February 17, 2025

Mati: The Mati Airport development project has received an additional PHP700 million for its runway and site development, a lawmaker announced Monday. Davao Oriental 2nd District Representative Cheeno Miguel Almario disclosed the allocation details during a press briefing, highlighting that PHP300 million will be directed towards runway development, while PHP400 million will be used for site development. According to Philippines News Agency, Rep. Almario emphasized that the rehabilitation marks the initial phase in transforming the facility into an international airport. He noted that upgrading the terminal to meet international standards would necessitate further funding beyond the current allocation. The recent

Manila: Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III on Monday praised the recently signed agreements between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying these will further strengthen diplomatic and legal ties between the two countries. According to Philippines News Agency, Pimentel cited the agreements on the Treaty on Extradition, the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, and the Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons, all of which were signed at the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2025 held in UAE from Feb. 11-13, 2025, in Dubai. These treaties, he said, will help uphold the rule

Manila: The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is highlighting 10 short films created by emerging filmmakers at the Margaha Film Festival in Sagay City, located in Negros Occidental province this month. These films, originally showcased during the festival’s initial five years since its inception in 2020, are being screened for free from February 17 to 19 at the FDCP Cinematheque Centre Negros in the city. According to Philippines News Agency, the FDCP emphasized the unique collaboration with the Margaha Film Festival, stating, “In an exciting collaboration with the Margaha Film Festival, we’re bringing you a must-see lineup of

Camarines Norte: The Naval Forces of Southern Luzon (NAVFORSOL) clarified on Monday that the foreign vessels spotted off the waters of Camarines Norte province were part of a foreign maritime exercise among the US, France, and Japan. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. John Emmanuel Sison, NAVFORSOL public affairs director, stated that the foreign vessels were comprised of the French Navy, US Navy, and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. They are conducting a naval exercise hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea, named “Exercise Pacific Steller 2025,” which commenced on February 8, 2025. “This exercise is a multi-large-deck event

Quezon City: An intensified anti-illegal drugs and anti-criminal operations from Feb. 9 to 15 resulted in the arrest of 282 persons facing various offenses in Quezon City. According to Philippines News Agency, a statement from Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Acting Director Col. Melecio Buslig Jr. detailed the arrests, which included 134 wanted persons, 101 illegal gamblers, 41 drug suspects, and six individuals for possession of illegal firearms. Buslig reported that over the period, a total of 27 anti-drug operations were carried out, leading to the arrest of 41 drug suspects and the confiscation of PHP580,244 worth of illegal drugs.