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MALACAÑANG: on Friday justified the “termination” of the appointment of Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno, salleging that she was “clearly set on maligning” the Marcos administration. Magno announced her resignation Thursday, days after posting on social media a graph representing the law of supply and demand. “The termination of her appointment could …

(L-R) Singaporean Defense Attaché to the Philippines Col. Geajaindren Mariapan and Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido (Photo courtesy of PA)  Singaporean Defense Attaché to the Philippines Col. Geajaindren Mariapan and Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Philippines Luc Véron expressed strong interest to improve …

Canada is helping patrol the contested waters of the East China Sea, along with Japanese and American allies. They’re repeatedly encountering suspected Chinese ships.  Tensions are high aboard HMCS Ottawa, as China asserts itself in the waters off Japan. In less than a week since leaving the friendly port of …

Trump White House official Peter Navarro was convicted Thursday of contempt of Congress charges filed after he was accused of refusing to co-operate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.  Former White House trade adviser defiant, vows to appeal case to Supreme Court. …

In hindsight, it’s obvious the Liberals could have saved themselves, and the country, a great deal of time and trouble by launching an inquiry very soon after the first intelligence leaks and allegations appeared in media reports.  The Liberals could have saved the country a lot of time and trouble …

Canada’s public health agency says it’s investigating a recent episode in which passengers on an Air Canada flight were almost forced to sit in vomit-soiled seats, an incident that reflects a broader frustration with flight operations in Canada, travel specialists say.  Incident on Montreal-bound flight made headlines around the world …

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), composed of various nations, is currently having its 43rd summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. It opened on Sept. 5, 2023, with leaders wasting no time to address a host of issues and challenges faced by the region. During a plenary session, President Ferdinand R. …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to “oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea” which could “increase tensions in the region, misunderstandings, and miscalculations” in the disputed waterway. Marcos made the call during …

China’s premier said on Wednesday that major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid “a new Cold War,” in a thinly veiled reference to Washington, as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia. Beijing has expressed concern about US-backed blocs forming on its doorstep while …

• Marcos rallies ASEAN to let rule of law prevail • PBBM meets China’s Li, Canada premier Trudeau • PH leader meeting US VP, Japan PM too JAKARTA—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to protect the rules-based international order against countries with …