Philippine News

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said Vice President Sara Z. Duterte continues to enjoy his trust and confidence. Marcos made the clarification in a media interview on the sidelines of his state visit to Vietnam, when …

PBBM ARRIVAL. President Marcos (second from left) walks with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos as they arrive at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam on Monday. KJ Rosales/PPA POOL  HANOI—President Marcos urged Vietnamese firms to invest in the Philippines as he arrived in this city yesterday afternoon for …

It may no longer be tenable for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio to be part of the Cabinet given the widening rift between her father and her principal, President Marcos, Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares said Monday. “How can you maintain your position in the Cabinet after your father and your …

Residents of Barangay San Nicolas in Binondo, Manila go about their daily routine on September 20, 2023. (STAR / Edd Gumban)  MANILA, Philippines — Public services meant for marginalized Filipinos may be exploited to capture supporters amid the spat between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, a political science professor said …

BAGONG PILIPINAS BEGINS Marcos says no room for negativism, discord under Bagong Pilipinas President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. launched his “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) campaign at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila Sunday, calling on Filipinos to reject negativism and those who sow discord and hamper the country’s progress. “We face a …

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez on Monday confirmed that Manila and Washington are expected to hold a “2-plus-2 meeting” of top diplomatic and defense officials in Manila in March.  Romualdez has confirmed a Nikkei report citing sources on the discussions, saying there is an “intention” to …

George Erwin Garcia Chairman, COMELEC. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday the suspension of all proceedings related to people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. The poll body had received signature forms from municipalities and cities across the country for the people’s initiative, …

BILATERAL TIES. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos arrive in Vietnam on Monday afternoon (Jan. 29, 2024). Marcos’ two-day state visit is part of the government’s bid to strengthen the bilateral ties between the Philippines and Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of PCO) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos …

Consul General Elmer Cato (File photo) MANILA – The Consul General of the Philippines in Milan on Monday filed a PHP10-million defamation suit against Daily Tribune for accusing him of coddling the owners of an immigration consultancy firm that is under investigation for allegedly defrauding Filipinos applying for jobs in Italy. Consul …

UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Cumpio and human rights defenders Marielle Domequil and Alexander Abinguna at the Tacloban City Jail over the weekend. (Photo Courtesy: Kahn via X)  United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan visited members of the “Tacloban 5” at …