Two fishermen who joined the civilian mission of Atin Ito Coalition in the West Philippine Sea install floating markers in the vicinity waters within the Philippines’ exclusibe economic zone on May 15, 2024. (Photo by Atin Ito / Akbayan Party) An advocate group which embarked on a daring journey to …
Read More »PH tells UN body: Marcos strategy ‘greatly improved’ drug war
The Philippine government reported that the supply and demand reduction strategy of the Marcos Administration has greatly improved the country’s war against illegal drugs, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, said this before global leaders attending the 33rd Session …
Read More »Marcos’ education priorities: Climb world rankings, keep free tuition law
President Marcos and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte repaint chairs in a classroom during a visit to the Victorino Mapa High School in San Miguel, Manila yesterday as part of the annual ‘Brigada Eskwela’ aimed at preparing schools for the opening of classes on Aug. 29. At right, …
Read More »Tolentino seeks expulsion, ‘persona non-grata’ tag against Chinese envoy over wiretapping issue
Senator Francis Tolentino Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian should be immediately expelled from our country and declared “persona non grata,” if proven guilty in the alleged wiretapping of the Chinese Embassy on officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), according to Senator Francis Tolentino. Tolentino said …
Read More »Comelec: No substitution of bets allowed after COC filing deadline
Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will no longer allow substitution of candidates beyond the deadline of the filing period of certificate of candidacy (COC) for those running in the May 2025 midterm elections. In an interview Wednesday, Comelec chairperson …
Read More »Philippines deports 165 Chinese nationals from Bamban POGO hub
One hundred sixty-five workers from Zun Yuan Techn0logy Inc. have been deported to Pudong District in Shanghai, China on May 14, 2024./Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission MANILA, Philippines — A total of 165 out of 167 Chinese nationals, employed by a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) situated in Bamban, Tarlac, were deported on Tuesday, …
Read More »Philippines-Australia joint drills kick off in Isabela
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Army stand in formation at the start of the Kasangga exercise at Camp Melchor de la Cruz in Gamu, Isabela on Monday./Photo courtesy of the Philippine Army. BAGUIO CITY — The Philippines-Australia Army to Army exercises dubbed “Kasangga” 01-2024 started …
Read More »NEDA Board OKs P30.5-B school building resiliency project
(File photo by DPWH Region III) MANILA – The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, which is chaired by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has approved the PHP30.56-billion project to rebuild and reconstruct calamity-hit school facilities outside Metro Manila. The Department of Education’s (DepEd) Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) …
Read More »‘Sue China anew for marine, reef destruction’
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio The Philippine government should sue China anew, this time for damages due to the destruction of Escoda Shoal and Rozul Reef, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Tuesday. “The next arbitration case that we are recommending is for the following …
Read More »PCG to acquire 5 big ships from Japan
BRP Teresa Magbanua (Photo courtesy of PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will buy five 97-meter multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) from Japan to beef up its maritime domain awareness capabilities. Rear Adm. Armando Balilo, PCG spokesperson, said the Philippines and Japan will conduct a note signing for the acquisition of …
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