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Interoperability a factor in acquiring major naval systems: Navy chief

MANILA -- When acquiring major naval systems like submarines, interoperability is always a key factor, Philippine Navy (PN) Flag-Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said. "Interoperability is a very important factor (in the) acquisition...

DOLE provides livelihood aid to poor townsfolk in Nueva Ecija

PEÑARANDA, Nueva Ecija – Some 300 marginalized residents in this fourth class municipality of Nueva Ecija have benefited from the livelihood assistance provided by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE Nueva...

DOTr pushing for dev’t of new airports to complement NAIA, Clark

CLARK, Pampanga -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing for the development of other gateways to complement the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Clark International Airport (CRK). At least two...

DA fetes Region 11 organic agriculture achievers

DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Agriculture in Region 11 (DA-11) has recognized several of its personnel for their contribution in the intensified campaign on organic food production in the Davao Region. In...

President Duterte renews call for peace with NPA

DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte renews his call to end the government’s dispute with the New People’s Army (NPA) to achieve lasting peace in Mindanao as he graced the...

Cebu Pacific opens 4th set of ‘study now, pay later’ cadet pilot plan

MANILA -- Application for local carrier Cebu Pacific's (CEB) Cadet Pilot Program is now open for the fourth batch. Launched in October 2017, the program uses the "study now, pay later" scheme, where...

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