Philippine News

Parents accompany their children from school after their classes in Manila on April 5, 2024. Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes on April 5, the education department said, as parts of the tropical country endured dangerously high temperatures. (AFP / Ted Aljibe)  MANILA, Philippines — Parents’ lack …

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla speaks on July 19, 2023. (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered an investigation into reported illegal activities by diplomats posted in the Philippines as it stressed that diplomatic immunity is never absolute. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on …

The Philippines and the United States are now considering the use of satellite imagery beamed from outer space for maritime domain awareness amid reports of continued illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea. This will be achieved through the US Transportation Department’s SeaVision program, a web-based maritime situational awareness tool …

This photo taken on April 19, 2024 shows photos of slain Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega displayed at his family’s home in Puerto Princesa in Palawan. (Photo by Jam Sta. Rosa / AFP)  Puerto Princesa, Philippines—When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead …

Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Raul Angelo Bongalon  Two lawmakers on Monday said the House of Representatives may consider a parallel probe into questions raised on the identity of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo at the Senate. “On the issue of Mayor Alice Guo, I guess it’s a possibility to have a …

Undated file photo of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV shakes hands with presidential spokesman Harry Roque/Geremy Pintolo, file  MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday filed libel and cyber libel charges against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, pro-Duterte vloggers and hosts of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) over …

EXTERNAL DEFENSE. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Army Command Conference in Malacañang, Manila on Tuesday (May 14, 2024). The country’s new defense strategy, the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept, and the continuing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines was the center of discussion. (Presidential Communications Office photo) MANILA – …

LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II (PNA file photo by Joey Razon) MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday rejected the suggestion of lawmakers to terminate its land transportation management system (LTMS) contract with its current information technology service provider, Dermalog. During the House Committee on Transportation hearing, LTO chief Assistant …

ISLAND-BUILDING. Chinese vessels were monitored in Sabina (Escoda) shoal undertaking activities which the Philippine Coast Guard warned could be a prelude to island-building activities. Screengrab from GMA  The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of its largest patrol vessels to keep a close eye on the …

A Chinese diplomatic vehicle leaves the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila on December 11, 2023. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday it would investigate alleged illegal activities by foreign diplomats, following calls to probe China’s possible violation of …