PH to become middle power with acquisition of new defense equipment — NSC

Jean Mangaluz 02/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will become a middle power in arms capabilities with the acquisition of new defense equipment, said National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya on Friday. In an ambush interview, Malaya…

Marcos OKs military’s P2-trillion wish list for weapons, equipment

Francis Mangosing 01/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the military’s revised wish list for new weaponry and equipment to shore up the country’s defenses against threats, in the face of a rapidly evolving regional security landscape.…

Rama: What pieces of equipment will BFP need to fight fires?

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid the series of fire incidents that damaged billions worth of properties in Cebu City, Mayor Michael Rama said the city and the local Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) unit would check what…

New Tokyo museum showcases ‘extinct’ media gadgets

The Japan News/Asia News Network / 04/01/2023

A private museum showcasing outdated media equipment and tools has opened in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. Otemachi Extinct Media Museum, which began welcoming visitors in January, is the second after its sister facility, the Koenji Extinct Media Museum…

Mandaue City Hospital gears up to handle possible firecracker injuries as Christmas Day nears

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/23/2022

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Despite the ban on the selling and use of firecrackers being imposed in Mandaue City, the Mandaue City Hospital is still preparing to handle possible firecracker injuries. Dr. Diadem Jane Maglangit, medical…

Mandaue’s anti-drug crusaders get financial, equipment support

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/15/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Focal persons of Mandaue City’s Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) received equipment and financial assistance from the city government. On Thursday, December 15, focal persons of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) and…

RMFB-7 needs SAR equipment, says PRO-7 chief 

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 11/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Central Visayas (RMFB-7) needs search and rescue (SAR) equipment.  Despite being capable in responding to rescues and deployment needs, Police Brigadier General Roderick Augustus Alba, director of…

Barangay Looc declares state of emergency due to massive fire

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/24/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Barangay Looc in Mandaue City has declared a state of emergency after it was hit by a massive fire on Tuesday, November 22. Looc Barangay Captain Allan Siazon, on Thursday, November 24, said…

Capitol sends more medicines, equipment to hospitals

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Capitol has provided additional medicines and equipment to aid hospitals in the province as the surge of COVID-19 cases continues. Data from the Provincial Health Office showed that the four provincial and…

Idea of steam inhalation for COVID-19 patients from Cebu-based doctor

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 05/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Last May 8, 2020, isolated patients in Cebu were introduced to the steam inhalation equipment. The said equipment is a simple home remedy that can help people with symptoms of COVID-19. Steam inhalation proved…

PAL cargo flights to continue

Jerome Aning - Philippine Daily Inquirer 03/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the suspension of its passenger operations due to travel restrictions, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will continue to mount cargo flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, its spokesperson said on Friday. “Philippine carriers…

Apo Cement donates kitchen equipment, ingredients to Brgy Tinaan residents

PR 08/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some residents of Barangay Tinaan in Naga City availed of the livelihood program offered by Apo Cement Corp. (APO)  and have already started to produce and sell processed food. Members of the Anak…

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