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Can self-defense be invoked only in cases of unlawful aggressions with the use of dangerous weapons? No, said the Supreme Court (SC) as it declared that self-defense can also be invoked by a victim because “persistent, reckless, and taunting fist blows can equally cause grave danger and harm.” With its …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  President Marcos on Saturday said there are no more active guerilla fronts of the National People’s Army. “Now we can report that there are no more active NPA guerilla fronts as of December 2023,” the President said in a short video message. “These accomplishments underscore our …

TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR. President Marcos (right) leads the traditional New Year vin d’honneur reception for members of the diplomatic corps in the Philippines at the Centennial Hall in Malacañang Palace on Thursday night. Ambassadors from 54 nations and heads of 11 international organizations were among the attendees of …

US President Joe Biden will send a trade and investment mission to the Philippines to enhance American companies’ contributions to the country’s economy. In a statement, National Security Council (NSC) Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond will lead the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to Manila, as announced …

This photo shows Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers party-list)./ACT Teachers Party-list / Release  MANILA, Philippines — A progressive lawmaker is disappointed over the dismissal of a criminal complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte due to a televised death threat. In a statement released this Saturday, House Deputy Minority leader and …

PARTNERS. Representatives from European Union member states and the Philippines lead the launch of the combined logo of 60 years of diplomatic ties at the SM Mall of Asia globe in Pasay City on Friday (Jan. 12, 2024). In photo are (from left) Czech Republic Deputy Head of Mission Dalibor Mička, …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos (PNA file photo) MANILA – The government would remain on guard, despite the successful dismantling of the guerilla fronts of the New People’s Army (NPA), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. While the NPA has “zero active guerilla fronts,” Marcos acknowledged the need to continue the …

     China called for accelerated negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for the conclusion of a binding Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea. Chinese Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing is committed to meet the set target for the conclusion of the COC negotiations …

SWORN IN. President Marcos (left) leads Ralph Recto in his oath of office as the new Secretary of the Department of Finance on Friday. With Recto are (from right) sister Plinky Recto, son Ryan Christian, and wife Vilma Santos-Recto. DOF Photo  New Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday vowed to …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., together with Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, launch the DSWD’s Disaster Response Command Center in Quezon City. (Presidential Communications Office)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is taking on more responsibilities to meet the rising demand for social support, President Ferdinand …