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VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 59• 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 •
Biden to Marcos: Attack in WPS to trigger MDT By Charles Dantes and Maricel Cruz
U
S President Joe Biden on Thursday reaffirmed defense commitments to Japan and the Philippines, warning that any aggression in the South China Sea would activate its Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with Manila.
“I want to be clear, the United States – United States defense commitments to Japan and the Philippines are ironclad. As I’ve said before, any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels, or Armed Forces in the South China Sea would invoke our Mutual Defense Treaty,” Biden said in his remarks at the opening of the trilateral summit with the Philippines and Japan in Washington DC. The Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the United States, signed in 1951, underpins the close security cooperation between the two nations. Describing Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as allies, Biden Next page
ALL IN A DAY'S WORK US President Joe Biden joins President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a photo session after their historic summit at the White House in Washington, D.C. PCO pool
Experts press for economic Cha-cha as more Pinoys back lifting of restrictions EXPERTS pressed for lifting of economic restrictions in the 1987 charter in order to foster a businessfriendly environment and seize opportunities for economic growth. The House of Representatives has approved the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH7), which proposes to open up to foreign investors the public utilities, education, and advertising sectors. The Senate, on the other hand,
continues with its public hearings on the proposals. A recent Pulse Asia survey has shown the more Filipinos favor amending the constitution because it could yield significant economic benefits. Conducted from March 6 to 10, 2024, the Pulse Asia survey engaged 1,200 respondents nationwide. Most notably, respondents anticipate a Next page
Nuke power project moving forward–Marcos by American firm Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC). The President met with USNC executives led by CEO Francesco Venmeri who were updated by top government officials on the progress being made in completing the project’s regulatory
framework. "You’re done already in the House. Okay. So, that the elements that need to be there, the provisions that need to be (included) we can do in the Senate and then there’s the bicam down the
Rody admits Ayungin pact with Xi
DepEd: Asynchronous classes April 15 to 16
By Charles Dantes PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday (Manila time) said the government is working on all legal requirements for the planned nuclear energy investment in the Philippines
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte disclosed on Thursday that he came to an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to maintain the “status quo” within the West Philippine Sea. This particular “status quo” means no movement or armed activity within the disputed areas, including the delivery of materials for the conservation of BRP Sierra Madre. “Aside from the fact of having a handshake with President Xi Jinping, the only thing I remember was status quo. That's the word na walang galawan — no movement, no armed patrols
there…para walang magkagulo, hindi tayo magkagulo. Yun ang naaalala ko. I do not even know the Ayungin Shoal," he said. "I assure you that if it was a gentleman's agreement, it would always have been an agreement that would keep the peace in the South China Sea," he added. The former chief executive said that part of the agreement is the decision not to bring any construction materials for the upkeep and maintenance of BRP Sierra Madre anchored along Ayungin Shoal. Next page
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THE Department of Education announced on Friday the nationwide implementation of asynchronous classes or distance learning starting April 15 to April 16 in all public schools in the country. A DepEd advisory posted on Facebook reads: "In order to allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects, and other requirements as the end of school year is fast-approaching, all public schools nationwide shall implement Next page
Fuel prices to rise anew as Gaza boils DBM warns vs. scammers By Alena Mae S. Flores #ANONGBALITA?
THE Department of Energy warned of another round of oil price hike next week by as much as P1 per liter due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Gaza Strip. This will be the fourth consecutive weekly increase for gasoline and the
second weekly increase for diesel and kerosene. The DOE estimates the increase at P0.80 to P1 per liter for diesel and P0.85 to P1 per liter for kerosene. Prices of gasoline may remain steady or go up by P0.20 per liter. "Another round of increase is Next page
Escudero sorry after SUV caught in EDSA bus lane
DILG chief orders arrest of distant kin for ‘colorum’
House: We didn’t issue ‘8’ protocol plates this year
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DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Mina F. Pangandaman warned the public about scammers posing as DBM officials. “These impostors shamelessly exploit public trust, falsely representing themselves as DBM officials,” Next page