“The formation of the LVPI had been painful and very controversial as it disenfranchised some stakeholders of the old PVF. Philippine volleyball was alive and kicking on a balmy Wednesday night. Just a few hours before, the Filipino volleyball players — collectively known as Alas Pilipinas — ripped Australia in …
Read More »Marcos pitches Philippines in UN council, says country will be a ‘peacemaker’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday the Philippines will embrace its role as a trusted partner, credible pathfinder, and committed peacemaker, as he made a pitch for the country’s candidacy to the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. In his speech during the 21st International Institute …
Read More »Scientists urge long-term monitoring of WPS resources
A GROUP of the country’s leading scientists is calling for the long-term monitoring and sustainable management of resource1s in the West Philippine Sea, amid rising tensions between the Philippines and China. A public forum facilitated by the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) on the geopolitical and …
Read More »DMW assures all-out support for 2 convicted OFWs on Brunei death row
PROVIDING HOPE. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac (seated, left) visits overseas Filipino worker Cyrile Tagapan at the Maraburong Prison Facility in Brunei Darussalam on May 29, 2024. Tagapan has been in prison since 2016 for the murder of a Bruneian national, arson and theft and is facing the death penalty. (Photo …
Read More »50 percent back divorce for irreconcilably separated – SWS
Couples proceed along during a mass wedding in Manila on February 14, 2019, as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. Some 200 couples reportedly took part in the event. (AFP / Ted Aljibe, File) MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos still support the legalization of divorce for irreconcilably separated couples, a survey …
Read More »Pro-safety organization steps up advocacy as road crashes in Philippines increase
CEBU CITY – Thousands die every year in the country due to crashes. ROAD safety tips are discussed in the 51st National Road Safety Conference from May 30 to 31 in Cebu City. (Calvin D. Cordova) With this, the Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc. (SOPI) intensified its advocacy for …
Read More »Teodoro meets with counterparts from Lithuania, Canada, NZ
CHIEFS. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left) meets with Lithuanian counterpart Laurynas Kasčiūnas on the sidelines of the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday (June 1, 2024). Kasčiūnas offered Teodoro opportunities for defense and military training on cybersecurity. (Photo courtesy of DND) SINGAPORE – Defense Secretary Gilberto …
Read More »Philippines urged to address infrastructure challenges
Workers continue operations at a construction site along GMA Drive in Quezon City on April 30, 2024. (STAR / Michael Varcas) To achieve high, sustainable growth MANILA, Philippines — The government will need to quickly address issues in infrastructure to achieve high and sustainable growth, according to think tank GlobalSource …
Read More »House committed to backing new defense policy
Speaker Martin Romualdez The House of Representatives is committed to support the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept of the administration amid increasingly aggressive actions by China in the West Philippine Sea, Speaker Martin Romualdez said. “The House of Representatives stands firmly behind President Marcos’ vision for a comprehensive archipelagic defense strategy. …
Read More »Pride Month a call to action vs SOGIE discrimination
The Oblation at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City is draped with a rainbow flag yesterday in celebration of Pride Month. (Miguel De Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — There’s still much to be done to address discrimination in the country based on sexual orientation and gender identity and …
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