(Eagle News) — Talks are in the works for Indonesia to provide the Philippines with fertilizer and more coal for the country’s agriculture and energy needs respectively. Philippine president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr mentioned this as one of the results of his talks with his Indonesian counterpart President Joko Widodo. Marcos Jr., who is also serving as the secretary of the Department of Agriculture said that he brought up the subject of agriculture as […]
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Pacquiao eyes boxing return with Saudi exhibition fight
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao, who retired from boxing last year for a tilt at the Philippines presidency, told AFP on Tuesday that he is considering an exhibition fight in Saudi Arabia in January. The 43-year-old legendary former world champion is to hold talks over a fight against French former sparring partner Jaber Zayani in Riyadh. “We will just start discussions,” Pacquiao, who previously ruled out a return to professional boxing, said by […]
PBBM now in Singapore after “very productive” state visit in Indonesia
(Eagle News) – After a “very productive” state visit in Indonesia, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos flew to Singapore on Tuesday, September 6, where he is set to meet with the President and Prime Minister of Singapore, as well as with the Filipino community there. Singapore is home to 200,000 Filipinos, most of which are professionals in their field. President Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos, son Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, and other […]
Marcos, Widodo cite vital role of ASEAN as ‘lead agent’ in maintaining peace, security in region
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday, September 5, described the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a “lead agent” in bringing peace amid global issues. “We agreed that ASEAN is going to be the lead agent in the changes that we would like to see in continuing to bring peace to our countries,” Marcos said in a press statement at the Bogor Presidential […]
PHL inflation slows down to 6.3 percent in August 2022, after five straight months of acceleration
But NCR inflation up to 5.7 percent in August, from 5.1 percent in July 2022 (Eagle News) – After five straight months of acceleration, headline inflation in the Philippines eased to 6.3 percent in August 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA explained the slowdown in inflation at the national level in August 2022 was primarily due to lower annual increment in the index for transport, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and information […]
Pres. Marcos Jr, Pres. Widodo sign deals strengthening defense, border security, trade, regional cooperation
PBBM’s first state visit in Indonesia marks 75 years of PHL-Indonesia diplomatic relations (Eagle News) – Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Indonesian president Joko Widodo both agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations as well as work towards highlighting the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to promote peace in the region. President Marcos Jr., is on his first state visit in Indonesia upon the invitation of President Widodo. The Philippine […]
Oil price rollback set on Tuesday, Sept. 6: Gas prices to be cut by P2.60/liter, diesel prices by P1.55/liter
Price rollback came after two straight weeks of price hike (Eagle News) — Another oil price rollback is set on Tuesday, September 6, with gasoline prices being slashed by P2.60 per liter, and diesel prices by P1.55 per liter. Kerosene prices are also set to be reduced by P1.60 per liter effective Tuesday. This was announced by various oil companies following the lower crude prices in the world market. The rollback follows two straight […]
PBBM thanks Indonesia, Singapore for their way of assimilating Filipino workers in their countries
(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. thanked Indonesia and Singapore for their way of assimilating Filipino nationals in their countries. President Marcos Jr. started his state visit to Indonesia on Sunday, September 4, which will last until September 6, upon the invitation of Indonesian president Joko Widodo. After that, he will go to Singapore to meet Singapore president Halimah Yacob and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) […]
Philippine Coast Guard, US counterpart hold joint search and rescue exercises off Bataan
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard and its US counterpart conducted joint search and rescue (SAR) exercises off Mariveles, Bataan. According to the PCG, the two-day event that included communication exercises, maneuvering drills, photo exercises, flashing exercises, publication exercises, boarding operations, and more took place on Sept. 2 and 3. During the second day of the joint exercise, for instance, the PCG’s 83-meter offshore patrol vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), responded to a “distress […]
Southwest monsoon affecting Northern, Central Luzon: PAGASA
(Eagle News) — The southwest monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, and Bataan will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or […]
Typhoon Henry already outside PHL, heading towards South Korea – PAGASA
But Southwest Monsoon enhanced by “Henry” will continue to bring rains over parts of Luzon, including NCR today (Eagle News) – Typhoon “Henry” has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but will continue to enhance the Southwest monsoon bringing rains in most areas of Luzon, PAGASA said on Sunday morning, September 4. As of the weather bureau’s 5 a.m. bulletin, the eye of the center of Typhoon “Henry” was estimated based on all available […]
EJ Obiena beats World No. 1 Duplantis in Brussels Diamond League pole vault
(Eagle News) – Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena again made history as he beat the world no. 1 and Olympic gold medalist Armando Duplantis of Sweden in a stunning victory that again brought pride and honor to the Philippines. At Friday’s Diamond League meet in Brussels, Obiena cleared 5.91 meters on the third and final attempt, but Duplantis did not and settled for silver. Obiena thus broke the legendary Duplantis’ winning streak as the […]