Seaport Report PH

31/01/2025

The peso may weaken further in 2025 and 2026, settling slightly above the government’s foreign exchange rate assumptions, as the US Federal Reserve might take a slower approach to monetary policy easing.

The peso may weaken further in 2025 and 2026, settling slightly above the government’s foreign exchange rate assumptions, as the US Federal Reserve might take a slower approach to monetary policy easing. https://tinyurl.com/388tx948

30/01/2025

The government is moving to declare a national food security emergency this week in response to persistently high rice prices in some regions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

28/01/2025

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa expressed reservations about Senate Bill 1979, saying the rising cases of childhood pregnancies in the Philippines can be addressed by fully implementing existing laws like the Reproductive Health Law.

27/01/2025

“We have monitored around 24 Filipinos who have been deported from the United States due to their involvement in certain criminal activities, although these were not classified as very serious offenses,” Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said in an interview with dzBB.

“We have monitored around 24 Filipinos who have been deported from the United States due to their involvement in certain criminal activities, although these were not classified as very serious offenses,” Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said in an interview with dzBB.

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24/01/2025

Ignore the noise and focus on uplifting the lives of Filipinos, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin told public servants.

23/01/2025

Campus safety advocates who track s*xual harassment cases in schools warn that opposing comprehensive s*xuality education with the goal of "protecting children's innocence" actually leaves students more vulnerable to abuse.

26/03/2024

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14/02/2023

PH raises over P100M sales leads in ASEAN tourism forum
MANILA – The Philippine delegation has raised over PHP100 million worth of sales leads during the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from Feb. 2 to 5.

In a statement Monday, Tourism Promotions Board chief operating officer Maria Margarita Montemayor-Nograles said the country was represented by 16 local exhibitors from the airline industry, tour operators, and accommodations that engaged with 115 international buyers.

“Over and above our impressive turnout in the number of sales leads, I am in much awe of how the participation and performance of the Philippines depicted the excellence and heart of the Filipino brand which truly brought the best of the country to the ASEAN region,” Montemayor-Nograles said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1195107

MANILA – The Philippine delegation has raised over PHP100 million worth of sales leads during the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from Feb. 2 to 5. In a statement Monday, Tourism Promotions Board chief operating officer Maria Margarita Montemayor-Nograles said the...

13/02/2023

THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Sunday said the 82-man Philippine contingent sent to earthquake-devastated Turkey to help in search and rescue operations had found five survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

The team also checked nine buildings and treated 14 outpatients during the last three days, OCD Assistant Secretary Raffy Alejandro said.

Read more here: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/13/news/national/ph-team-locates-5-quake-survivors/1878411

THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Sunday said the 82-man Philippine contingent sent to earthquake-devastated Turkey to help in search and rescue operations had found five...

07/02/2023

𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗕 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲

The Sangguniang Bayan of Dinalupihan is now planning to impose an ordinance amid mounting complaints of overcharging tricycle drivers. | GREG REFRACCION

The Sangguniang Bayan of Dinalupihan is now planning to impose an ordinance amid mounting complaints of overcharging tricycle drivers.

06/02/2023

The Philippines and the United States have agreed to designate four new sites in strategic areas of the country with the aim of accelerating the full implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).

According to the Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday, these new EDCA locations will allow more rapid support for humanitarian and climate-related disasters in the Philippines, and respond to other shared challenges.

“Today, the Philippines and the United States are proud to announce their plans to accelerate the full implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the full agreement to designate four (4) new Agreed Locations in strategic areas of the country and the substantial completion of the projects in the existing five Agreed Locations,” the DND said in a statement.

At a joint press conference shortly after his meeting with visiting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, DND chief Carlito Galvez Jr. said he cannot name yet the locations of the four new EDCA sites because of ongoing negotiations with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, local government units, and communities.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/859429/philippines-us-designate-4-new-edca-sites/story/

The Philippines and the United States have agreed to designate four new sites in strategic areas of the country with the aim of accelerating the full implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).

03/02/2023

Local oil companies are expected to implement a big rollback in the prices of petroleum products next week, an industry source said.

The source said pump prices of diesel may go down by P2.40 to P2.70 per liter and gasoline, by P1.90 to P2.20 per liter. The price of kerosene is also expected to decline by about P2 a liter.

Read more: https://business.inquirer.net/384931/fuel-price-rollback-expected-on-feb-7

Local oil companies are expected to implement a big rollback in the prices of petroleum products next week, an industry source said. The source said pump prices of diesel may go down by P2.40 to

31/01/2023

CALL FOR ACCREDITATION

To: All Youth Organizations, Youth- Serving Organizations, Faith based and School-based Organizations.

Subject: 2024 Mariveles Youth Accreditation Program.

Pursuant to IRR, Rule 4, Section 26 of Republic Act No. 10742 otherwise known as SK Reform Act of 2015, the Local Youth Development Office shall facilitates the registration, verification and validity of local youth organizations in line to the revitalized policy guidelines of the Youth Organization Registration Program (YORP) of the National Youth Commission.

Through this, in order to revitalize and localize the youth accreditation program, the Municipality of Mariveles will be implementing local youth accreditation program as mandate to ensure facilitation in the registration and verification of local youth organizations.

Requirements for Accreditation:
Organizations applying for accreditation shall submit two (2) copies of the following requirements:

a. Letter of Application.
b. Duly accomplished application form for accreditation/registration.
You can access the accreditation form here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Wegfi9-fyYIfRPVfyZQ6zokygMxZKbgU?usp=sharing
c. Recommendation letter from the Local Chief Executive and/ or Punong Barangay and head from the local line agencies or organizations;
d. Constitution and By-Laws;
e. List of current officers and members with their residential mailing addresses:

Sample and format of the requirements of accreditation can be secured in the Office of the Mayor- Local Youth Development Office, 2nd Floor. Deadline for the submission is on or before February 05, 2024. First 8 Youth Organization, Faith-based Organization, Youth- Serving Organization, and School- based organization will be included in the 79th Liberation Day “Gabi ng Kabataan” on February 10, 2024.

31/01/2023

Mula kay Gobernador Garcia, ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ay naglaan ng anim na milyong piso para mabigyan ng libre at masustansyang pagkain ang mga mag-aaral!

Ang Healthy School Setting ay naglalayong isulong ang tamang ehersisyo, tamang pagkain, at kalusugan ng isip para sa pangkalahatang kapakanan ng bawat mag-aaral.

31/01/2023

Kahapon, Enero 30 ay nagkaroon ng Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing sa pagitan ng LGU ng Mariveles at Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB). Ito ay kaugnay ng pagkakaroon ng Mariveles-AFAB Partnership Steering Committee. Layunin nito na mas mapaganda ang samahan at magkaroon ng mabungang diyalogo para sa usapin ng trabaho, ekonomiya, turismo, kapayapaan at seguridad, kapakanang panlipunan at iba pang sektor sa Mariveles.

Ang kasunduang ito ng Mariveles LGU at ng AFAB ay magsisilbing pundasyon ng matibay na samahan para sa pagtataguyod ng kaayusan at kaunlaran ng pamumuhay ng bawat isang Mariveleño.

31/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 37 volunteers of the 279th US Peace Corps arrived in the Philippines for community development work and assistance across Luzon and Visayas, the United States Embassy in Manila said Tuesday.

According to the US Embassy in a statement, the 37 volunteers arrived on Jan. 30 at the invitation of the Philippine government to fulfill roles which include co-teaching the English language in public elementary and secondary schools, serving as youth development facilitators in the Department of Social Welfare and Development-accredited organizations, and supporting local governments in establishing marine protected areas and implementing coastal resource management plans.

Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1723351/us-peace-corps-volunteers-arrive-in-ph

30/01/2023

Tinalakay ang Program Implementation Review and Strategic Planning para sa nutrisyon ng mga mamamayan ng Mariveles sa ginanap na tatlong araw na seminar sa Clark Freeport Zone na binuo ng Sangguniang Bayan members, Rural Health Physicians, Nutritionist, Department Heads, at marami pang iba.

Ang layunin ng programang ito ay makabuo ng mga epektibong programa upang matutukan at malabanan ang malnutrisyon at magkaroon ng masaganang pangangatawan ang bawat batang Mariveleno, maging ang mga inang nagbubuntis sa Mariveles. Ayon kay Mayor AJ Concepcion, mahalagang matalakay ang mga kasalukuyang kinakaharap na suliranin ng bayan ng Mariveles nang sa gayon ay angkop ang mga susunod na hakbang at programa na gagawin upang maging maayos ang kabuuang pangkalusugan ng mga mamamayan nito