Day: September 9, 2025

Zamboanga: The Zamboanga Port will maintain its regular operations despite the cancellation and upcoming rebidding of the contract for constructing a modern passenger terminal building (PTB), as announced by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). According to Philippines News Agency, PPA Spokesperson Eunice Samonte stated that the rebidding for the PTB construction might take place this year. Samonte mentioned that the rebidding process would follow the standard procurement posting procedures used for other projects. The initial plan for the PTB was to develop a modern terminal in Mindanao with air-conditioning and additional facilities to enhance the convenience of maritime passengers. However,

Manila: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines said Tuesday it will donate training tools to the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA), which specializes in aeronautical and aviation education. These tools include aircraft wire twister plier sets, control cable tensiometers, flare, compressors, and drill guns — tools needed by those enrolled in the Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering courses. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Airlines Foundation, Inc. (PALFI), in coordination with other PAL business units and offices, will also donate surplus materials that can serve as additional training aids and help facilitate advanced training for PhilSCA faculty members through the PAL

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s three-day state visit to Cambodia yielded five business agreements and three government-to-government deals, aimed at strengthening economic and bilateral relations between Manila and Phnom Penh. According to Philippines News Agency, in his arrival message upon returning to Manila, Marcos reported his engagements with Cambodian leaders and top businesses, which centered on future collaborations and cooperation in key areas. He had discussions with Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet, emphasizing the mutual regard for close bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Marcos highlighted the productive engagement with top businesses

Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) announced on Tuesday that it has sufficient forces ready to ensure the security of the upcoming first-ever parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) scheduled for next month. According to Philippines News Agency, PA chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, in a discussion with reporters at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, stated that two divisions under the PA will be deployed to manage election-related duties in BARMM. These divisions, namely the 1st and 6th Infantry Divisions, operate under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom). Lt.

Manila: The Philippine government has put its plans to acquire 20 F-16 fighter jets from the United States on hold, citing budget constraints, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez announced at a recent forum. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez disclosed during the inaugural Manila Strategy Forum, organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies at Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Para±aque, that the purchase plan is suspended primarily due to funding issues. “We’re still in discussion as far as that’s concerned, but at the end of the day it all boils down to the money-the