By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA – The United States and French governments on Tuesday morning delivered more than 3.32 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to further help the Philippines boost its vaccination efforts. French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz welcomed the arrival of 1,697,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, … Continue reading
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‘We do not make friends in anticipation of what China can give’
By Azer Parrocha President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping (Presidential file photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday denied that his administration has befriended China because of what the East Asian nation could give. “They [China] offered to help. If the aid is coming, good. If not, okay lang rin sa … Continue reading
Congress asked to prepare ‘standby fund’ for OFWs in Mideast
Congress asked to prepare ‘standby fund’ for OFWs in MideastBy Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called on Congress to prepare a “standby fund” that could be used for the possible evacuation of Filipino workers in the Middle East amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. In a … Continue reading
Palace hits proposed US ban of PH execs in De Lima case
Palace hits proposed US ban of PH execs in De Lima case By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Malacañang on Friday scored a United States Senate panel’s proposed travel ban on Filipino officials who were involved in the detention of Senator Leila de Lima. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed that a … Continue reading
US-SEA submarine cable system to boost economic growth in Mindanao
US-SEA submarine cable system to boost economic growth in Mindanao By Aerol John Pateña MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The submarine cable system connecting the Philippines to the United States through Davao City is expected to strengthen Internet connection in the country. The USD250-million facility which was deployed by Globe Telecom will help further boost the growth … Continue reading
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