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Major changes have been brought about by the shift from analog to digital technology. Social media platforms are now dominant, serving as the most influential purveyors of information and new ideas. One of the beneficial outcomes of these changes is the emergence of influential women and youth leaders. When the …

“China tried to parry the allegations piling up against it by pointing to the crumbling BRP Sierra Madre, the rehabilitation of which Beijing has continually blocked. China is losing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) argument because it is clutching at straws in justifying its destructive moves in the disputed areas …

China has recently made light of any moves by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to investigate the alleged involvement of Chinese embassy diplomats in wiretapping activities. It can be recalled that the Department of National Defense, the National Security Council, and several lawmakers had accused China of wiretapping when …

Amid increasing maritime tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos vowed that the Philippines will “vigirously defend what is ours” while being a responsible member of a community of nations. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)  Marcos said this during the Commencement Exercises of the Philippine Military Academy …

Photo of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo/From Mayor Alice Leal Guo’s Facebook page  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Internal and Local Government (DILG) recommended a preventive suspension against controversial Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo following unanswered questions regarding her personal background and alleged illegal activities. Interior Secretary Benhur …

House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) Speaker Martin Romualdez said that the House of Representatives will not tolerate the possible arrest of Filipinos within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by Chinese authorities. This, as the House leader hit Beijing’s announcement that it will start to arrest foreign nationals in what …

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the issuance of a preventive suspension against Bamban Mayor Alice Guo of Tarlac “to prevent any influence on the continuing investigations of our and other agencies.”  The department formed a special team to …

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out a new regulation that will establish uniformity in collecting fees and charges to enhance transparency and streamline operations. Under Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 02-2024, all stakeholders, including shipping lines, airlines, importers, and customs brokers, will now be subject to standardized service fees, …

FRIENDSHIP. The 60th anniversary logo of the Philippine-Malaysia Diplomatic Relations designed by Filipino engineer Jayven Villamater. Both countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, committing to enhanced cooperation in the years to come. (Courtesy of DFA) MANILA – The Philippines and Malaysia are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, committing to enhanced …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the troops to consider training in new forms of warfare, especially in the digital spectrum. In a visit on Thursday to Camp Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City, Marcos said that times are changing and that new threats to national …