Day: March 19, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Navy (PN) will continue to engage with its Italian counterparts who have a “robust shipbuilding” capability as this is in line with the country’s Self Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act. “It is through technology transfers with other like-minded nations that we can build better ships, not only for the Armed Forces but also for the commercial industry,” PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos said in a briefing late Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Capt. Alcos emphasized the importance of interacting with nations that have perfected the capabilities the PN intends to develop. Italy, recognized for

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday urged Vice President Sara Duterte to return to the Philippines to resume serving Filipinos and prove regularity on the use of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential funds. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro advised Duterte to return home and shed light on how the OVP spent these funds. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the handling of public funds, urging Duterte to address the questions surrounding the OVP’s financial activities. “Kung ito man po ay

Ilocos Norte: A ballet school is expected to rise in the province of Ilocos Norte to help develop and inspire a new breed of dancers. This comes after 20 students of the Wilbur Go Elementary School in Currimao, Ilocos Norte participated in a “ballet brigade,” an outreach program of Ballet Philippines, the country’s leading professional classical and contemporary dance institution. According to Philippines News Agency, Ranz Damian, marketing associate of Ballet Philippines, stated in a media interview that as part of their corporate social responsibility, they are reaching out to more kids in underserved communities to make ballet accessible to

Manila: Malaca±ang has reiterated its call for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines, following his removal from the legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that Roque should address allegations regarding his alleged ties to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Castro stated, “By now, you may have heard that Atty. Harry Roque will no longer be part of former President Duterte’s legal team.” She further advised Roque to

San Juan City: National University Nazareth School (NUNS) will attempt to secure the UAAP boys basketball title on Thursday as they face the University of Santo Tomas in the second game of the best-of-three finals series at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The Bullpups, who emerged victorious in Game 1 with a score of 77-70 on March 13, are eyeing their first championship since Season 82 in 2020 with another win. The game is scheduled to tip off at 12 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, NUNS missed an automatic finals berth after a 56-76 defeat to the Tiger Cubs at