Category: General

Manila: Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is still in the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed on Monday. The confirmation comes amid speculations about his whereabouts following a hint by Vice President Sara Duterte, suggesting that Roque might have left the country. According to Philippines News Agency, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval clarified the situation in a message to reporters, stating, “As per BI records po, [Roque is still] in the country. No recorded recent attempt to depart [the Philippines].” This statement was made after the Vice President’s comments during a press conference on November 23, which led to public

Manila: Fuel prices will increase by more than PHP1 on Tuesday, following announcements from oil companies. In separate advisories on Monday, Shell Pilipinas, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Seaoil, Petro Gazz, Jetti, Unioil, PTT Philippines, and Flying V said they will increase gasoline prices by PHP1.15 per liter, and diesel by PHP1.10 per liter. According to Philippines News Agency, kerosene prices will also go up by PHP0.80 centavos per liter, as confirmed by Caltex, Shell, Seaoil, and Flying V. The price adjustment will be effective at 6 a.m., marking a significant shift following last week’s rollback of PHP0.85 per liter of gasoline, PHP0.75

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Monday that it has partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance air navigation and safety measures. According to Philippines News Agency, both CAAP and FAA signed a non-binding air navigation and implementation cooperation work plan in Bangkok, Thailand. This agreement outlines a framework for collaboration aimed at improving air navigation and safety through the exchange of non-sensitive data and resources. The initiative is part of a broader international effort to modernize aviation systems and practices. The partnership will focus on several key areas, including the modernization of

Quezon City: Another reorganization is anticipated within the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to the impending retirement of several senior officers in the coming weeks. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo announced that Deputy Chief for Operations, Lt. Gen. Michael John Dubria, the PNP’s third highest official, will retire on December 20, while PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil will retire on February 7 next year. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, chief of the Area Police Command (APC)-Southern Luzon, has already retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age

Parañaque City: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called on governments across the Asia Pacific region to adopt initiatives aimed at creating gender-responsive social security systems. This appeal was made during the 41st ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Conference and Board Meetings, held at the Seda Manila Bay Hotel in Parañaque City. According to Philippines News Agency, Rachel Mary Anne Basas, Gender Officer at ADB’s Gender Equality Division, highlighted several key measures in her presentation. She urged the extension of social protection to informal workers and stressed the importance of addressing unpaid work through investments in subsidized care services, such