Philippine News

At a Glance The government ramps up its tax efforts by communicating with business owners on their tax obligations to further improve collection performance this year. As of last year, the BIR has improved its tax collection performance at P2.34 trillion, up by 8.6 percent from P2.16 trillion in 2022. …

China on Thursday urged the Philippines to stick to its One China policy and stop its “wrong words and deeds” about Taiwan, after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. criticized Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson for “gutter-level talk” in reprimanding President Marcos for congratulating Taiwan’s newly elected leader.  “China will never accept …

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino netizens joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in congratulating Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te, defying China’s warning against the Philippines’ chief executive and standing with Malacanang. President Marcos on Monday, January 15, posted on social media his congratulatory message, simply saying that he is looking forward to “close …

This photo shows a dragon dance in a Chinese New Year parade in Manila. Philstar.com / File Photo  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday declared Feb. 9, 2024 as a special non-working holiday to mark the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Through Proclamation No. 453, Marcos …

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Gibo rips Beijing spox for scolding Marcos for remarks on Taiwan Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday blasted China’s foreign affairs spokesperson for “gutter level talk” after she suggested President Marcos read more about the Taiwan issue. In a statement, Teodoro said Chinese Ministry of …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has confirmed that the viral photo it posted of a lone bettor who won the jackpot prize of the Lotto 6/42 draw was edited to conceal the person’s identity. Speaking at a hearing by the Senate ways and means panel on …

President Marcos (5th from right) and the country’s top military and police officials break up the usual firing-squad pose with a glance during the New Year’s call of Armed Forces and police leadership Tuesday night in Malacanang. Also pictured (from left) are Lt. Gen. Stephen P. Parreno PAF, Lt. Gen. …

The Philippines and China have agreed to start talks on possible academic exchanges on marine scientific research between Filipino and Chinese nationals. Both sides have also agreed to improve​ their maritim​e communication mechanism​s, including communication between their foreign ministries, amid continuous tension in the South China Sea. Previously, the Department …

LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II (PNA file photo) MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to government printing offices for the supply of plastic cards for driver’s licenses as these run out by the end of the month. In a press conference at the LTO headquarters in …

Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) block the nationwide protest of different transport groups along España Boulevard in Manila on January 16, 2024. (The STAR / Ernie Penaredondo)  MANILA, Philippines — Labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) condemned the latest development in the controversial public utility vehicle modernization program …