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Philippine Ambassador to United States Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks to visiting Filipino reporters in Washington, D.C., USA on April 24, 2025. (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN)  WASHINGTON D.C., United States – The Philippines and United States have agreed to work together to counter China’s alleged manipulation of information …

This photo taken on Feb. 16, 2024 shows Filipino fishermen aboard their wooden boats (middle L and 2nd L) and Philippine Fisheries and Aquatic Resources personnel aboard their rigid hull inflatable boat (foreground C) sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship (top) near the China-controlled Scarborough Shoal, in disputed waters …

This photo shows Mar Valbuena with members of transport group Manibela in a protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program./Michael Varcas  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of libel charges against the chairman of transport group Manibela Mar Valbuena due to his remarks …

DOJ, PNP warn violators of chain of command may face sanctions The Philippine National Police on Thursday warned cops who violate the chain of command when it comes to the policy of non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court that they may face sanctions. The Department of Justice also warned government …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments over a question that could affect whether former president Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.  Arguments on what’s an ‘official act,’ as well as a Nixon civil case, could …

Shanghai – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.  A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’s …

Former hostage Aviva Siegel is imploring the government of Israel and others to get the remaining captives home from Gaza, including her husband, Keith.  Aviva Siegel was released after 51 days as a hostage but her husband remains in Gaza. She survived 51 days as a hostage. Hamas still has …

The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal.  Normand Morin has been sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in prison. The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half …

A new study has found that more than half of global branded plastic pollution can be traced back to just 56 companies, led by The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo.  New study documents companies behind plastic waste across 5-year period. Just 56 companies fuelling bulk of plastic waste pollution, study suggests …

A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on April 24, 2024, as extreme heat affected the country. Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on April 24, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings …