Day: March 11, 2025

Manila: Any action that promotes security is a ‘step in the right direction,’ Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said Tuesday. Fajon made the remark when asked her opinion on the creation of an Asian version of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a likely deterrence system in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, Fajon cited Slovenia’s experience with its alliances, stating that membership in NATO had been Slovenia and Europe’s ‘best guarantee’ for collective security. She emphasized that alliances providing security through peaceful dialogue and strengthening values are important. Fajon expressed her views during a joint press conference

Dumaguete: The reconductoring of existing transmission lines to deliver more power from the Amlan 69kV sub-station in Amlan, Negros Oriental is more than 50 percent complete, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said Tuesday. ‘A total of 58 percent has been completed by line personnel during the scheduled power outages on Feb. 16 and March 9 in areas serviced by the Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative (NORECO II),’ Michelle Visera of NGCP-Visayas said in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, Visera said the NGCP would endeavor to complete the reconductoring of transmission lines during another shutdown of

Cebu: The Airports Council International (ACI) World has recognized the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) as the Best Airport in Asia Pacific in the 5 to 15 million passengers per annum category. According to Philippines News Agency, ACI, in partnership with technology firm Amadeus, announced the winners on March 10. Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) chief executive officer Athanasios Titonis expressed pride in the achievement, stating that they have been striving to deliver a world-class airport experience and enhance the perception of airports in the Philippines. He emphasized that this recognition is crucial to their vision of becoming the main

San Jose de Buenavista: The 39 aspirants for various local posts in this province are expected to join the covenant signing set on March 14 to commit to a fair and peaceful 2025 elections. Commission on Elections (Comelec) acting Assistant Regional Director and concurrent Antique Provincial Election Supervisor Wil Arce±o said the covenant signing is for candidates running for representative, governor, vice governor, and provincial board members at the Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) in San Jose de Buenavista. ‘Through the covenant signing, the local aspirants will be making their commitment for a fair and peaceful election,’ he said in

Cavite: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday announced the arrest of 13 members of gun-for-hire groups in separate police operations in the provinces of Cavite and Cebu. According to Philippines News Agency, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director, Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, revealed that seven suspects, identified through aliases Eduard, Jesus, Ernie, Richard, Mark, Trixcy, and Eddie, were apprehended in Barangay Salawag, Dasmari±as City, Cavite on March 10. The suspects are linked to the Javier Crime and Caminero Crime Groups and are allegedly involved in gunrunning, contract killing, and gun-for-hire activities in Cavite and Laguna. The