Philippine News

Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan troop to the House of Representatives along Batasan Road in Quezon City on September 26, 2023 to demand the abolition of confidential funds in different government agencies. (Michael Varcas / The Philippine STAR) MANILA, Philippines — Public sentiment against the confidential and intelligence funds under …

TOKYO, Japan—The Philippines joined Japan in condemning the reported ballistic missile launch of North Korea on Monday. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)  President Marcos made the statement on Monday, Dec. 18, after North Korea reportedly fired an intercontinental ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. “We …

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian (File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday he would not ask China to recall its ambassador in the Philippines amid reports about the envoy’s supposedly disrespectful behavior, including his reported bullying of the Armed Forces chief. “He’s the Ambassador of China. So, he …

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said it is eyeing legal action against social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), over the proliferation of online scams.  In a radio interview, CICC executive director Alexander Ramos said the social network giants “have not been cooperative in implementing …

This photo shows a picture of former NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz on SMNI. (Videograb from SMNI News / Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) chair and former Bayan representative Teddy Casiño on Monday filed before the Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC)  a civil suit …

(PNA file photo) MANILA – The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to give its side on the suit filed by Smartmatic, which challenged its disqualification from the bidding process for the automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls. In its three-page order, the SC ordered …

This photo taken on December 11, 2023 shows the Malampaya gas field some 65 kilometers off the Philippines’ Palawan island. (AFP / Ted Aljibe)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is working to address issues in the West Philippine Sea so it could start new …

PALACE WELCOME. President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko (right) at the Akasaka Palace Moto-Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan during the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation on Saturday. PPA pool  At least five …

Transport protests against the deadline for franchise consolidation and Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program will continue and could reach the courts, PISTON president Mody Floranda said Saturday.  Speaking to Teleradyo Serbisyo, Floranda said their group is considering questioning the order for the program before the Supreme Court. “This modernization order …

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao is lit up as devotees attend the first Simbang Gabi mass early yesterday. Families attend nine consecutive dawn masses before Christmas as part of the traditional Filipino practice. (Michael Varcas)  MANILA, Philippines — “Like the Christmas lights and the parol you see everywhere, shine …