Day: April 29, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday discussed ‘better solutions’ to counter the economic impact of the tariffs imposed by the United States (US). According to Philippines News Agency, Ishiba addressed the status of the global economy and the challenges posed by US tariff measures during a joint statement after the bilateral meeting at Malaca±an Palace in Manila. He highlighted the impact these tariffs have on the multilateral free trade regime and the world economy, particularly in light of the reciprocal retaliations between the United States and China. Ishiba suggested that there are

Manila: The Philippines and Japan have agreed to commence negotiations on an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), which will allow the two nations to exchange logistical support in a move to enhance their security and defense cooperation. This announcement was made by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and visiting Japan Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru following a bilateral meeting held in Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, Ishiba is in Manila for a two-day official visit. The Japanese Prime Minister confirmed the initiation of the ACSA negotiations in a press statement, highlighting the recent multilayered deepening of bilateral cooperation. The leaders

Antique: The Antique provincial government, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and Sacada Desk, is set to provide assistance to sugar migrant workers who may be displaced by the Kanlaon volcano eruption. According to Philippines News Agency, PDRRM officer Broderick Train mentioned in an interview that the situations of sacadas, who are currently working in the Negros Island Region (NIR), are being closely monitored. As of now, none of the workers have requested assistance. However, he indicated that coordination could be established with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers in Antique or the Sacada Desk for

Bacolod City: The Negros Occidental provincial government has embarked on a significant step towards renewable energy by entering into a PHP158.28-million power purchase agreement with WeGen Energy Philippines Inc. This agreement aims at installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across six government buildings, marking a substantial investment in sustainable infrastructure. According to Philippines News Agency, WeGen Energy Philippines Inc. will be responsible for installing a total solar capacity of 1,270.5 kilowatt peak (kWp) in the designated structures. The contract, signed by Vice President for Sales and Operations Orlando Alparce Jr. and Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson at the Provincial Capitol, outlines the

Dapitan City: The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of former Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte mayor Joseph Cedrick Ruiz for corruption and misuse of almost PHP1 million in confidential and intelligence funds. According to Philippines News Agency, a decision by the First Division upheld the Sandiganbayan’s ruling, finding Ruiz guilty of violating Section 3(e) of Republic Act (RA) 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code on malversation of public funds. Ruiz served as mayor from 1998 to 2001. Court records showed that weeks before the end of his term,