“With a presidential election on the horizon, Biden faces significant domestic pressure to demonstrate leadership and resolve in ending international conflicts. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has entered a critical juncture as mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a truce deal. …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ Jr.’s back-to-back visits to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore have produced beneficial outcomes. As it is the 40th year of Philippines-Brunei diplomatic relations, it was an opportune time for the President to engage His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in a comprehensive dialogue covering defense and security, …
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The presence of the China Coast Guard (CCG) persists despite the effort of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to block them and assist the four main vessels of the second civilian resupply mission of the Atin Ito Coalition to the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine …
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Lashes out at ‘premeditated provocations’ Singapore, Singapore—China’s defense minister warned Sunday of “limits” to Beijing’s idea of restraint on the South China Sea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region. Dong’s remarks at a security forum in Singapore were a clear reference to the Philippines and …
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The Department of Finance (DOF) is considering selling the government’s stake in the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) by the end of this year. Finance Undersecretary Catherine L. Fong told Manila Bulletin that the government’s ownership in SLEX is included among the assets slated for privatization in 2024. The government currently holds a …
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Harry Roque The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has subpoenaed former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and vlogger Byron Cristobal a.k.a Banat By through former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s libel and cyber libel complaint filed against the two in May. To determine probable cause, prosecutors have begun conducting preliminary investigations to prove …
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PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan is calling on their counterparts from other countries to stop using water cannons. According to Gavan, the use of water cannons against fellow coast guards will not help because it will make the situation even worse. …
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The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that around two million customers were affected by rotational power interruptions on Saturday following the declaration of a red alert on the Luzon Grid. Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson and head of corporate communications, said that customers in parts of Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, …
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Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. attends the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore on June 1, 2024.. (Photo courtesy of DND) The Philippines is not the one to blame for the rising tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to …
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Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in this May 7, 2024. (Facebook / Sen. Risa Hontiveros) MANILA, Philippines — The alleged Chinese mother of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo can no longer be located in the country, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. Latest information provided to the Senate by the Bureau of …
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