Sofronio F. Santos, a retired automotive teacher at the Bicol University School of Arts and Trade, died Wednesday morning, his family announced. He was 86. The Castilla, Sorsogon-born Santos, left behind four children – Aline Masip, a retired bank official, sister Annie, RSCJ, Sherry Javier, Camalig-based pharmacist, and Anthony Gerry, Ontario-based pharmacist – children-in-law Dr. […]
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But condemns ‘illegal’ acts of China ships that interfered with operation The Philippines successfully resupplied its Marine contingent on the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea Friday but condemned “illegal” actions by Chinese vessels that interfered with the operation. The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea, which includes […]
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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Thursday defended funding for military bases covered by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, saying the country needs to spend on them despite assistance from Washington. “This is American aid and logistics assistance, but these are Philippine bases… We really need to spend [on them]. […]
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it will hasten the distribution of fuel vouchers to public utility vehicle operators and drivers after the release of the funds for the P3 billion subsidy program was approved on Friday. This is as oil firms are expected to implement a minimal price increase next week amounting to P0.10 […]
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