PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the public the government was taking “urgent, decisive and multi-sectoral” actions to address child malnutrition and stunting among Filipino children. Addressing the 2024 National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony in Quezon City, Marcos said malnutrition “exists at alarming levels” across different stages of life throughout …
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Devotees of the Blessed Virgin Mary gathered at the MacArthur activity area of Ali Mall in Cuba, Queen City, on Friday, March 7, 2025, to view the various statues of Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows) as the Lenten season begins. The statues reflect themes of sorrow, strength, and compassion. …
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PH-SWEDEN TRADE. Member of the Swedish Parliament Joar Forsell during a media roundtable in Makati City on Friday (March 7, 2025). Forsell said Sweeden needs to cooperate much deeper with countries like the Philippines where they can enhance trade. (PNA photo by Joyce Rocamora) MANILA – A Swedish lawmaker wants increased trade between …
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“Unstable politics” in the Philippines is getting in the way of it becoming an alternative regional export hub to Vietnam amid the threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump, according to the think tank Capital Economics. “Vietnam has seen a surge in exports to the US in recent years …
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UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy (Courtesy: Lauren Hurley/No 10 Downing Street/Wikipedia) British Foreign Minister David Lammy MP is embarking on an official visit to the Philippines today (March 8), a trip seen to further solidify the two states’ enhanced partnership. Foreign Affairs spokesperson …
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Philippine Air Force FA-50 light fighter aircraft (back) taxis during the US-Philippines ‘Cope Thunder’ joint air force military exercise last year. The Philippine Air Force said an FA-50 fighter jet and its crew went missing after they flew out of Mactan–Benito Ebuen Air Base during an overnight operation. (Agence France-Presse) …
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China accused the Philippines of turning the South China Sea dispute into a “shadow play” meant to smear Beijing and allow “external forces” to undermine peace and stability in the region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi leaves a press conference on the sideline of the National People’s Congress in Beijing …
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Individuals take photos on the colorful backdrop while showing off their “pamaypay” handed out by Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) General Manager Oscar Bongon and OIC Director for Operations Ofelia Astrera at the Shaw Boulevard Station in Mandaluyong City on March 7, 2025 as part of the International Women’s …
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Blue Star Construction Development Corp., which developed the Masungi Georeserve and activities related to the park, has been ordered to vacate the reservation area within 15 days. (Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has canceled its joint venture agreement with a private contractor …
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SWS survey also shows 8 in 10 voters prefer pro-WPS bets Close to 8 in 10 Filipinos are in favor of the Philippines holding joint sails and patrols with foreign states to assert the country’s rights over the West Philippine Sea, a recent Social Weather Stations survey showed. At least …
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