The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) belied reports that the former first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of President Marcos, has passed. File photo of former first lady Imelda Marcos (center) with couple President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their sons Simon and Vinny. (Liza Marcos/Facebook) …
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Marcos to visit Germany, Czech Republic next week
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned from his participation to the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia on March 6, 2024./Presidential Communications Office MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to embark on another international trip, this time heading to Germany and the Czech Republic. The Presidential Communications …
Read More »Solons call for passage of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
MANILA – Two lawmakers on Thursday called for the immediate passage of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers following the death of two Filipino seafarers in a recent attack by Houthi rebels on a cargo vessel off Yemen. House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chairperson and Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron …
Read More »US judge orders ‘unsealing’ of arrest warrant vs Quiboloy
Photo shows Kingdom of Jesus Christ church founder Apollo Quiboloy./Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Facebook Page MANILA, Philippines — A judge from the California Central District ordered the arrest warrant of doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused to be “unsealed”. According to a report of GMA News, the unsealing was ordered by Judge …
Read More »DFA on Pinay-Thai transgender brawl: Situation has cooled down
BRAWL IN BANGKOK. A screen grab of the brawl between Filipino and Thai transgender groups in Bangkok on March 4, 2024. Four Filipinos were hurt, including a bystander. (Screenshot from X/Aditya Mandagie) MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said Filipino tourists need not fret about visiting Thailand as the …
Read More »Romualdez urges swift action after attack on Filipino seafarers
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (File photo) MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday expressed deep sorrow and concern following reports of the tragic deaths of two Filipino seafarers in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on the M/V True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden. The attack, marking the first fatal assault …
Read More »On ICC, PH says ‘not playing politics’ with jurisdiction, sovereignty
The administration does not play politics with jurisdiction and sovereignty, President Marcos said Wednesday, as he reiterated his position of not inviting the International Criminal Court to investigate his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, “more fully.” Mr. Marcos said this on an Australian television program in response to the query of ABC’s …
Read More »Five senators oppose contempt order vs KOJC leader Apollo Quiboloy
Senator Robinhood Padilla will only need to convince three more senators to overturn the contempt order issued against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a press conference, Padilla disclosed that those who have joined him in opposing the contempt order are Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Imee Marcos, …
Read More »Only 1 public school in the Philippines passed PISA test — senator
Stock image of keyboard/Image by Simon from Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — Only one public school in the whole country scored above minimum proficiency level in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday. Speaking at a Kapihan sa Manila Bay event, Gatchalian confirmed that Benigno …
Read More »China rejects PH diplomatic protest, says actions in WPS will continue
China spurned the diplomatic protest filed by the Philippines, in connection with its recent actions in the West Philippine Sea, warning that it would continue despite Manila’s complaint arising from the latest China Coast Guard (CCG) cannon attack and dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels. The Chinese embassy in Manila said …
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