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Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced a new agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) focused on improving the operation and maintenance of Clark International Airport’s (CRK) Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) facilities. According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum of agreement was signed on Tuesday, marking a significant step in enhancing air traffic management at the airport. Under this agreement, CAAP will oversee the operation and maintenance of the CNS/ATM facilities to ensure the safe and efficient management of air traffic at CRK. The CNS/ATM system allows aircraft to relay precise

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday issued a reminder to candidates participating in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections to halt any campaigning activities during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, emphasizing the solemnity of these religious days. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia highlighted that campaigning on these specific days is legally prohibited. He stressed the importance of respecting religious observances, especially for Catholic Christians, noting that any violation constitutes an election offense and could lead to the disqualification of a candidate. “I hope politicians will respect these religious activities and religious things that

Manila: The ongoing Cope Thunder 25-1 air drills between Philippine and US Air Forces units are providing fighter jet pilots from both nations a chance to hone their air combat and defensive capabilities, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, during Cope Thunder 25-1, FA-50PH pilots of the PAF engage US Air Force F-16s in advanced dissimilar air combat tactics (DACT) training. These high-intensity air combat drills allow pilots to face different aircraft types that have unique performance profiles, sharpening their skills in close-range dogfights and tactical intercepts, where speed, timing, and situational awareness are

Batangas: Pilgrims or visitors wanting to spend the Holy Week or do the Visita Iglesia in Tagaytay and Batangas could do so as there is no imminent threat concerning the Taal Volcano, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) affirmed on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol assured the public that “Batangas and Tagaytay remain generally safe for visitors and tourists, including those doing Visita Iglesia.” Despite the reassurance, Bacolcol emphasized that Alert Level 1, indicating low level unrest, continues to be in effect over Taal Volcano. He cautioned the public that

Manila: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued a captivating set of stamps featuring various jellyfish species native to the Indo-Pacific region and the Philippines, underscoring the country’s rich marine biodiversity. According to Philippines News Agency, the release highlights the Philippines as a haven for diverse jellyfish species, many of which are integral to the nation’s natural heritage and may be unique to the region. The stamp collection, titled “16 on sheet,” includes 16 individual stamps showcasing four distinct species: the box jellyfish, upside-down jellyfish, lion’s mane jellyfish, and Pacific sea nettle. The box jellyfish, or Cubozoa, is recognized as