Here鈥檚 a quick roundup of today鈥檚 top stories:
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has pulled out BRP Gabriela Silang (8301) from monitoring a Chinese ship near the Zambales coast, replacing it with a 44-meter multi-role and response vessel.
In a report on Tuesday night, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) will continue monitoring Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3304, which has been operating illegally about 60 to 70 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales.
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These were the words used by Philippine Ambassador to the United States (US) Jose Manuel 鈥淏abe鈥� Romualdez when he was asked on Wednesday if the Philippines and its interests are at risk now that Donald Trump is back in power as the 47th president of the US.
2nd tranche of pay hike for civilian gov鈥檛 workers takes effect this Jan
Civilian government workers are set to receive the second tranche of their salary increase this January after Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman signed the circular outlining the adjustment guidelines.
The National Budget Circular No. 597 is in line with the implementation of the updated Salary Schedule for Civilian Personnel pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 64.