“Peace, thus, will remain elusive to the state if indeed the terror groups are drawing support from the UN through the UNRWA. When it comes to an infiltration by enemies of the state, the country can learn a lot from the Israelis. The Philippines faces a formidable challenge in fortifying …
Read More »Is there a need to review MDT?
“Different political factions have varying views on the country’s relationship with the US. The 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the United States has been a cornerstone of Philippine security policy for over seven decades. However, recent geopolitical developments, particularly the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine …
Read More »Despite the risks, ‘Atin Ito’ hopes to navigate West Philippine Sea frequently without fear
Photo by Danny Pata The ‘Atin Ito’ coalition is aware of the risks attached to the expeditions it launched in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but co-convenor Emman Hizon said they hope more civilians can go on these kinds of adventures without fearing for their safety. “We want to normalize …
Read More »DFA condemns Houthi attack on merchant vessel with Filipino crew
A grab from handout footage released by Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah Media Centre on November 19, 2023, reportedly shows members of the rebel group during the capture of an Israel-linked cargo vessel at an undefined location in the Red Sea. Israeli ships are a “legitimate target”, Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned on …
Read More »Marcos: Government is doing everything to ensure safety of Pinoy seafarers onboard MV Tutor
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos on Friday said the government is taking all possible measures to ensure the safety and repatriation of Filipino seafarers aboard the MV Tutor. In a short video, President Marcos said the country’s officials are coordinating with the UK Maritime Trade Operations to secure the …
Read More »First Lady says she drank from Chiz’s glass in ‘mischievous’ bet
Video footage shows First Lady Liza Marcos sipping from the wine glass of Senate President Francis Escudero during the vin d’honneur at Malacañang on Wednesday. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — A ten-second conversation can explain the “mischievous” context behind why First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos was seen swiping a …
Read More »‘Wag naman ganun’: ‘Young Guns’ agree with Sotto’s take on new Senate building
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III Members of the House of Representatives’ “Young Guns” bloc thanked former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III for being a voice of reason on the issue of the ballooning cost of the new Senate building. Assistant Majority Leaders Jay Khonghun (Zambales, 1st district), Paolo …
Read More »PCG evacuates injured Chinese aboard ship off Zambo City
MEDICAL EVACUATION. Medical personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during the medical evacuation of Chinese national Zhang Donggou aboard the Chinese vessel “Shi Dailo” off the coast of Zamboanga City on June 10, 2024. The PCG said Zhang sustained a head injury after accidentally falling on the accommodation B-deck of …
Read More »BIR allows full utilization of converted official receipts
Dec. 31, 2024 deadline removed In a move aimed at easing administrative burdens for taxpayers, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has removed the time limit for utilizing converted official receipts (ORs) as invoices. Under the newly released BIR Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 11-2024, taxpayers are now allowed to convert any …
Read More »Filipino crew of MV Tutor attacked by Houthi rebels still missing
MV Tutor (Photo grabbed from VesselFinder.com) MANILA – A Filipino crew member of MV Tutor, which was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels while traversing the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, is missing, the Department of Migrant Workers said Friday. In a virtual press briefing, Migrant Workers Secretary …
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