MANILA: The Philippines is hoping to become one of the first countries to ratify the United Nations treaty protecting the high seas. The landmark Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, was adopted by consensus in June 2023 and will enter into force after 60 ratifications. ‘We are currently…
Come December, the one-kilometer stretch of the old business district along J.M. Basa Street, including its heritage zone Calle Real, will have an enhanced look as the Underground Distribution System (UDS) is nearing completion. Roel Castro, More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) president and chief executive officer, on Monday said the project is on…
MANILA: The Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to helping preserve the seas and marine resources ahead of the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in France. In a side event at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) on Monday, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Marshall Louis Alferez said preparations for the…
An active police officer, his cousin and two cohorts were slapped with double murder cases by the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (BPPO) before the Malolos City Prosecutor’s Office on Monday. Col. Satur Ediong, BPPO director, identified the suspects as S/Sgt. Ulysses Fernan Castro Pascual, his cousin Cezar Mayoralgo Gallardo Jr., alias “Lupin” and alias “Jeff.”…
The Police Regional Office (PRO) in Central Visayas (Region 7) on Monday directed provincial commanders to plot security measures in time for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2. Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, PRO-7 spokesperson, said the Philippine National Police in the region has already…
Ilocos Norte’s tourism and economy will get further boost from the PHP15 billion beachfront township project of Megaworld Corporation in this city. Ilocandia Coastown will have luxury residential areas, a shophouse district and a commercial center. The 84-hectare development will also feature a 1.4-kilometer beach line that includes part of the sand dunes near the…
