Category: General

PUERTO PRINCESA: The Philippines is set to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities with the anticipated delivery of additional unmanned surveillance platforms from the United States. This development is part of a USD500 million Foreign Military Financing (FMF) initiative, as announced by US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III during a press conference at the Western Command headquarters in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. According to Philippines News Agency, this announcement follows a demonstration by the Philippine Navy of the T-12 unmanned surface vessel (USV), one of the new unmanned capabilities funded through US security assistance. The T-12, also known as “Mantas T-12,”

Manila: Indonesia did not ask anything in exchange for the return of Mary Jane Veloso, but the Philippines will certainly remember this gesture, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a Palace press briefing Wednesday, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega stated that the Philippines and Indonesia will work together to finalize the agreement for Veloso’s transfer. According to Philippines News Agency, De Vega emphasized that Veloso’s impending return to the Philippines reflects the strong ties between the two Southeast Asian countries. He noted that Indonesia has not requested any form of prisoner exchange or other concessions. De Vega also

Manila: The parents of Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker facing a death sentence in Indonesia over drug charges, have expressed their gratitude as they anticipate her return to the Philippines. This development follows the Indonesian government’s willingness to transfer Veloso’s custody, with the condition that she serves her sentence in a Filipino prison. According to Philippines News Agency, Mary Jane’s father, Cesar Veloso, described the news as an answered prayer, following years of appeals for her return. In a radio interview, he expressed his appreciation for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying, “I want to thank our President because

BALER: The entire province of Aurora was placed under a state of calamity on Tuesday due to the combined impact of Typhoons Nika (international name Toraji) and Ofel (Usagi), and Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi). Governor Reynante Tolentino said in an interview on Wednesday that the declaration was made by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during its regular session at the provincial capitol. According to Philippines News Agency, all members of the provincial board supported the passage of the resolution in consideration of the extensive damage caused by the consecutive cyclones in the province, based on the assessment by the Provincial Disaster Risk

Manila: Philippine National Volleyball Federation head Ramon “Tats” Suzara has been appointed as the executive vice president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). ‘It’s a great distinction and honor to be named as executive vice president of the FIVB because it will give Philippine volleyball great opportunities ahead,’ Suzara expressed on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Suzara was elected as the Asian Volleyball Confederation president last September and will now serve under Brazil’s Fabio Azevedo, who was unanimously elected president during the 39th FIVB World Congress in Porto, Portugal, last week. Alongside Suzara, the other executive vice presidents include