‘Number one adviser’: Philippine First Lady to play key role This photo taken on May 25, 2022 shows Louise Araneta-Marcos (R), wife of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr, chatting during the presidential proclamation at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, suburban Manila. The Philippines’ new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, nicknamed …
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Philippines ready to send teams to Thailand, Myanmar
A rescuer carries equipment as a team searches through the rubble of a destroyed building looking for survivors in Mandalay yesterday, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. MANILA, Philippines — Three emergency medical teams from the Philippines are ready to be sent to Myanmar and Thailand to help …
Read More »Embassy belies 10 reported deaths, says no Filipino hurt in Thai quake
DISASTER. The Royal Thai Army takes part in rescue operations following the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General building due to a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Friday (March 28, 2025). Myanmar was first hit by a magnitude 8.2 earthquake, affecting Thai capital Bangkok. (Anadolu) MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in …
Read More »Robredo in for new fight, throws hat into political ring for Naga mayoral bid
Former vice president Leni Robredo brought her signature pink rallies from the national to the local scene as she began her Naga City mayoralty bid on Friday, March 28, during the kickoff rally for the local elections. Former vice president and now Naga mayoral candidate Leni Robredo leads the kick-off …
Read More »PH challenges China Navy near Panatag
ENHANCING INTEROPERABILITY. BRP Jose Rizal of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is joined by multi-mission frigate JS Noshiro of Japan and guided missile destroyer DDG Shoup of the United States during a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea on Friday, March 28, 2025. US-PH defense alliance …
Read More »PNP estimates 60K Filipinos show up to support Duterte on his birthday
Former President Rodrigo Duterte (Courtesy: PDP Laban) The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday that around 60,000 Filipinos across the Philippines joined mass gatherings and prayer rallies organized to celebrate the 80th birthday of former President Rodrigo Duterte. PNP spokesperson and concurrent Central Luzon regional director Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said …
Read More »PBBM thanks UAE president for pardon of 115 Filipino convicts
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (left) and United Arab Emirates President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, meet in Abu Dhabi in November 2024. (PCO file photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed gratitude t o United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed …
Read More »4 Filipinos in Myanmar still missing after quake — DFA
Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega (Courtesy: Eddie de Vega/Facebook) Four Filipinos in Myanmar are still unaccounted for following a recent powerful earthquake in Mandalay City, according to an official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday.According to the latest data, four are unaccounted for,” DFA …
Read More »‘Print media still credible amid fake news surge’
During her speech at the officers’ induction and general membership meeting of the United Print and Multimedia Group (UPMG), Poe said “print remains essential in media today, because it is seen as a bastion of accountability and responsibility.” (PNA / File photo) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Grace Poe underscored the …
Read More »‘Team grocery’: House bares more names on confidential funds recipient list
The House Committee on Appropriations scrutinized the proposed P2.037-billion budget of the Office of the Vice President under Vice President Sara Duterte on Aug. 27, 2024 (HouseofRepsPH / Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — A House majority leader revealed new fictitious names allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds. In …
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