Philippine News

A total of 57 members of the House of Representatives–53 of whom are from Mindanao–signed a Unified Manifesto for National Integrity and Development that rejects, in no uncertain terms, the proposal of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for an independent Mindanao.  The manifesto was signed by 53 Mindanao lawmakers, three …

File photo MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has earned the top spot among government agencies in public satisfaction rating, according to OCTA Research’s Tugon ng Masa survey released on Thursday. The survey, conducted on Dec. 10-14, 2023, showed the DSWD is No. 1 in public satisfaction …

PORK FESTIVAL. Officials of the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. hold a press conference at the Quezon City Hall on Thursday (Feb. 22, 2024). The group will gun for a Guinness World Record for the most number of pork dishes on display and to be served afterwards, as part of …

Marcos tells solons to set aside disputes,let Senate lead talk on economic changes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday asked both the Senate and the House of Representatives to set aside their differences, work on proposed amendments to restrictive economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, and get the job done for …

Photo shows Kingdom of Jesus Christ church founder Apollo Quiboloy. (Pastor Apollo Quiboloy / Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — The United States is confident that controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy will eventually face the charges filed against him in the US. In a statement on Wednesday, the United States Embassy in the …

‘ANI’ AWARDS. President Marcos (seated, center) congratulates awardees of the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards who showed the world the Filipino skill in the field of art. PCO Photo  While he won’t bar investigators of the International Criminal Court from entering the country, President Marcos said Tuesday his position that …

This photo shows a picture of the Philippine Air Force’s FA-50 beside a B-52H Stratofortress during joint patrols on Monday. (Philippine Air Force / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) said on Wednesday that the joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea by the Philippines and the …

USCG Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan (Photo courtesy of USCG) MANILA – The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is committed to helping the Philippines and other Indo-Pacific partners build capacity to counter “illegal activities” within their waters. In a telephone briefing on Wednesday, USCG Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan said the USCG’s sees its …

President Marcos directed the  Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to ensure the timely completion of the remaining works of the 20-kilometer access road linking the New Clark City (NCC) and the Clark International Airport. Marcos was referring to the 19.81-kilometer six-lane  Airport to New Clark City Access Road (ANAR), …

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Photo courtesy of Senate PRIB) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday recommended the Senate’s concurrence to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s proclamations granting amnesty to rebels and insurgents to encourage them to give up their fight. On Nov. 22, 2023, President Marcos signed Proclamation Nos. 403, 404 …