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“Peace, thus, will remain elusive to the state if indeed the terror groups are drawing support from the UN through the UNRWA. When it comes to an infiltration by enemies of the state, the country can learn a lot from the Israelis. The Philippines faces a formidable challenge in fortifying …

“Different political factions have varying views on the country’s relationship with the US. The 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the United States has been a cornerstone of Philippine security policy for over seven decades. However, recent geopolitical developments, particularly the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine …

Photo by Danny Pata  The ‘Atin Ito’ coalition is aware of the risks attached to the expeditions it launched in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but co-convenor Emman Hizon said they hope more civilians can go on these kinds of adventures without fearing for their safety. “We want to normalize …

A grab from handout footage released by Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah Media Centre on November 19, 2023, reportedly shows members of the rebel group during the capture of an Israel-linked cargo vessel at an undefined location in the Red Sea. Israeli ships are a “legitimate target”, Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned on …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  President Marcos on Friday said the government is taking all possible measures to ensure the safety and repatriation of Filipino seafarers aboard the MV Tutor. In a short video, President Marcos said the country’s officials are coordinating with the UK Maritime Trade Operations to secure the …

Video footage shows First Lady Liza Marcos sipping from the wine glass of Senate President Francis Escudero during the vin d’honneur at Malacañang on Wednesday. (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines —  A ten-second conversation can explain the “mischievous” context behind why First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos was seen swiping a …

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III Members of the House of Representatives’ “Young Guns” bloc thanked former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III for being a voice of reason on the issue of the ballooning cost of the new Senate building. Assistant Majority Leaders Jay Khonghun (Zambales, 1st district), Paolo …

MEDICAL EVACUATION. Medical personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during the medical evacuation of Chinese national Zhang Donggou aboard the Chinese vessel “Shi Dailo” off the coast of Zamboanga City on June 10, 2024. The PCG said Zhang sustained a head injury after accidentally falling on the accommodation B-deck of …

(PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is working on the repatriation of the remains of three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died in a fire that razed a residential building in al-Mangaf, Kuwait early Wednesday. “Kumpiyansa ako na sa lalong madaling panahon, maybe as early as …

Dec. 31, 2024 deadline removed In a move aimed at easing administrative burdens for taxpayers, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has removed the time limit for utilizing converted official receipts (ORs) as invoices. Under the newly released BIR Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 11-2024, taxpayers are now allowed to convert any …