OFW Lounge (Photo courtesy of the House of Representatives) MANILA – The country’s modern heroes now have an exclusive place where they can comfortably spend idle time while waiting for their flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Parañaque City. Located on the fourth floor near the pre-departure area, …
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Self-defense may be invoked by a victim of unlawful aggression made through fist blows — SC
Can self-defense be invoked only in cases of unlawful aggressions with the use of dangerous weapons? No, said the Supreme Court (SC) as it declared that self-defense can also be invoked by a victim because “persistent, reckless, and taunting fist blows can equally cause grave danger and harm.” With its …
Read More »PBBM: No more active NPA guerilla fronts
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos on Saturday said there are no more active guerilla fronts of the National People’s Army. “Now we can report that there are no more active NPA guerilla fronts as of December 2023,” the President said in a short video message. “These accomplishments underscore our …
Read More »PH back on its feet—Marcos
TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR. President Marcos (right) leads the traditional New Year vin d’honneur reception for members of the diplomatic corps in the Philippines at the Centennial Hall in Malacañang Palace on Thursday night. Ambassadors from 54 nations and heads of 11 international organizations were among the attendees of …
Read More »Biden to send trade mission to PH
US President Joe Biden will send a trade and investment mission to the Philippines to enhance American companies’ contributions to the country’s economy. In a statement, National Security Council (NSC) Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond will lead the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to Manila, as announced …
Read More »Castro dismayed over dismissal of grave threat raps vs ex-president Duterte
This photo shows Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers party-list)./ACT Teachers Party-list / Release MANILA, Philippines — A progressive lawmaker is disappointed over the dismissal of a criminal complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte due to a televised death threat. In a statement released this Saturday, House Deputy Minority leader and …
Read More »EU, PH start year-long celebration of 6-decade diplomatic ties
PARTNERS. Representatives from European Union member states and the Philippines lead the launch of the combined logo of 60 years of diplomatic ties at the SM Mall of Asia globe in Pasay City on Friday (Jan. 12, 2024). In photo are (from left) Czech Republic Deputy Head of Mission Dalibor Mička, …
Read More »PBBM: Anti-insurgency ops continue to enhance internal security
President Ferdinand R. Marcos (PNA file photo) MANILA – The government would remain on guard, despite the successful dismantling of the guerilla fronts of the New People’s Army (NPA), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. While the NPA has “zero active guerilla fronts,” Marcos acknowledged the need to continue the …
Read More »China asks ASEAN to hasten COC on SCS, hits ‘non-regional’ critics
China called for accelerated negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for the conclusion of a binding Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea. Chinese Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing is committed to meet the set target for the conclusion of the COC negotiations …
Read More »Recto aims for P4.235t in revenue as DOF head
SWORN IN. President Marcos (left) leads Ralph Recto in his oath of office as the new Secretary of the Department of Finance on Friday. With Recto are (from right) sister Plinky Recto, son Ryan Christian, and wife Vilma Santos-Recto. DOF Photo New Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday vowed to …
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