Day: February 20, 2025

Manila: The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) reported Thursday that it started the year with a 10.4 percent increase in sales. A joint report by CAMPI and TMA showed the industry groups sold a total of 37,604 units last month, up from 34,060 units sold in January 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, this growth was largely driven by a 16.6-percent increase in sales of commercial vehicles, which made up 79 percent of total sales in January. The segment sold a total of 29,875 units in the previous month, surpassing the

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged the government to expedite the deportation process of thousands of foreigners employed by Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Gatchalian emphasized the need for government agencies to collaborate and swiftly deport foreign POGO workers to allow law enforcement to concentrate on apprehending those still defying the President’s ban. According to Philippines News Agency, records from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) indicate that approximately 3,024 foreign workers have been deported so far, significantly fewer than the 30,144 documented foreign POGO workers. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has urged the Bureau of Immigration

Manila: The Archdiocese of Manila has extended an invitation to the faithful to participate in a prayer vigil on February 21 for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since February 14. The vigil will take place at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the archdiocese’s announcement came following the call from Archbishop Charles John Brown, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, urging prayers not only for Pope Francis but also for the medical team attending to him. The prayer vigil is scheduled for 5:00 pm this Friday. The Holy Hour event

Ilocos Norte: The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has collaborated with a private entity to bring art closer to Ilocanos and help stir economic development and cultural awareness. In collaboration with the Ayala Museum Inc., the provincial government opened on Thursday the ‘Pioneers of Philippine Art’ exhibit, featuring the works of renowned artists from the 19th and 20th centuries like Fernando Amorsolo, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, and Juan Luna at the Arte Luna in Paoay town. According to Philippines News Agency, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc, in an interview, said there is a need for more art curators and

Pasay City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s emphasis on promoting dialogue and a rules-based order in the region positions him as the country’s ‘best ambassador’ abroad, a lawmaker stated. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangasinan Representative Rachel Arenas, who chairs the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, expressed her views at a Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Philippines lecture. She highlighted that President Marcos, by representing the Philippines on the global stage, advocates for global peace, order, and security. Arenas emphasized the importance of following through with this approach, considering Marcos as the architect of the nation’s foreign policy, and