Philippine News

The Philippines and Australia have joined hands in restoring coral reefs in several parts of the West Philippine Sea amid various activities that have threatened marine environment in the waters. During a forum organized by Stratbase ADR Institute on Wednesday, Acting Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Moya Collett bared ongoing efforts …

The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday deferred the deliberations on Dr. Teodoro Herbosa’s designation as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, the CA majority leader for the House contingent, moved to suspend the confirmation of Herbosa’s appointment due to “lack of …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered a whole-of-government campaign to stamp out the “weevils” in the country’s agricultural sector, directing all agencies and officials to strictly implement policies and laws to stop the smuggling and hoarding of rice. President Marcos, who is also the concurrent Agriculture secretary, made his …

President orders Ano, task force to open shoal to Pinoy fishers The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday removed the floating barriers installed by China at a shoal in the West Philippine Sea that blocked Filipino fishermen from the fish-rich area, following the orders of the President and the direction …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte’s trust and performance ratings dropped in the second quarter although they remained high, according to independent pollster OCTA Research.   Families go about their daily routine at the urban poor community of Barangay San Nicholas, Binondo, Manila, on 20 September 2023. …

THE Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 2001 that will allow migrant workers and senior citizens to renew their passports virtually. The senators, voting 20-0-0, passed SB 2001 providing for a new passport law by repealing Republic Act (RA) 8239 or the Philippine Passport …

While it imposes a fishing blockade in the West Philippine Sea, China has become the country’s biggest source of imported fish, some of which was poached from Philippine waters, Batangas Rep. Ralph Recto said Monday. In a statement, Recto said China has cordoned off Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), claiming …

A House leader yesterday urged the public “not to panic” over the Nipah virus even as she urged the government to issue official reports and safety precautions to prevent its spread in the country. Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin, a former health secretary, said the public must be informed about …

The Department of Transporation (DOTr) pointed out on Tuesday, Sept. 26 the need to give better pay and regularize the Security Screening Officers (SSOs) of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) following the alleged theft incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. DOTr Sec. Jaime Bautista (Senate …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, a bill that would provide better protection for Filipino seafarers, Malacañang announced Tuesday. In his letter to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri dated September 25, Marcos called for the immediate enactment of Senate Bill 2221, …