Category: GMA News
DHSUD, UPLB eyeing new rental housing under Expanded 4PH
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB) are exploring the possibility of another rental housing project under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
More abducted Nigerian students have been released, police say
YENAGOA – More Nigerian children abducted last month from a Catholic school in Niger state have been released, state police said on Sunday, following one of the country”s biggest mass kidnappings of recent years. “I can confirm that they have been released, but we will only do the head count tomorrow to ascertain the number of those released,” Wasiu Abiodun, Niger state police command told Reuters.
France to build new aircraft carrier, Macron tells troops based in Gulf
PARIS – President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Sunday plans to build a new, larger and more modern aircraft carrier to replace the ageing Charles de Gaulle carrier and strengthen France”s maritime power. The programme, known as “Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération” (PANG), is predicted to cost around 10.25 billion euros ($12 billion).
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful.
DSWD denies social media posts on Christmas bonus for 4Ps members
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has warned the public against misleading Facebook posts about a supposed Christmas bonus payout for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
PBB Celebrity Collab 2.0: Miguel Vergara wins gift of immunity
Miguel Vergara has saved himself from the next nomination after winning the gift of immunity challenge. On Sunday”s episode of “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0”, Vergara, Lella Ford, and Rave Victoria were the last three housemates in the final test in which they needed to stand on eight wooden planks while holding a large gift box.
Go: DOF to lead investment push after OSAPIEA abolition
Finance Secretary Frederick Go said he will continue spearheading the Marcos administration”s investment promotion efforts despite the impending abolition of his former office, the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA).
Cabral surveyed ravine before jumping to her death — DILG
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina Cabral surveyed the ravine in Tuba, Benguet, which may indicate the “seriousness of the intent” to jump to her death, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Sunday.
BRP Emilio Jacinto conducts maritime patrol, test fire off Zambales
The Philippine Navy”s Northern Luzon Naval Command (NLNC) last week conducted a maritime patrol and test fire of its 76 mm OTO Melara gun in the vicinity of Los Frailes Island, Zambales.
Cambodia says Thai border clashes displace over half a million
PHNOM PENH – More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, Phnom Penh said Sunday, ahead of regional talks aimed at easing tensions. The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia, officials said.
