Philippine News

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian  China is the aggrieved party in the Philippines’ “infringement and provocation” in Scarborough Shoal and Ayungin Shoal, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said Tuesday, as he urged Manila to return to “dialogue and consultation” regarding its differences with Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement …

The House of Representatives is keen on pursuing Charter change next year, with a focus on amending economic provisions to make the Constitution “more attuned, sensitive and responsive to the times.” “2024 will allow us again to revisit the whole issue of the Constitution because I think it’s timely that …

Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. (File photo)  MANILA – The government has asked a Manila court to revoke the passport of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., who has been on the run since being implicated in several murder cases. Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Mico Clavano said Wednesday …

Motorists speed past lighted Christmas lanterns displayed along a street in Manila on Nov. 30, 2023. (AFP / Ted Aljibe)  MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday declared December 26 as a special non-working day to allow Filipinos the “full opportunity to celebrate the holiday with their families and loved ones.” …

At a Glance President Marcos’ chief economist warned of the potential negative impact of a stronger-than-expected El Niño on consumer prices, signaling difficult months ahead for the public. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan stated that El Niño’s effects will likely influence the prices of commonly …

The Mass for a civilian-led Christmas convoy bound for Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea was disturbed after the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) followed MV Kapitan Felix Oca during their journey to Lawak Island on December 10, 2023. (STAR / Michael Varcas)  MANILA, Philippines — With China becoming bolder …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday night approved on third and final reading a measure that would delineate the Philippines’ archipelagic sea lanes as a means to bar the unauthorized passage of foreign vessels within the country’s territorial waters and airspace.  The lower chamber approves House Bill 9034, or the …

House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (File photo) MANILA – The House of Representatives made good on its promise to pass the 17 priority bills that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. requested Congress to pass in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the year ends, as Congress adjourned …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Protest filed, envoy summoned, but China puts up new sea barriers President Marcos on Sunday night said China’s latest acts of aggression against Filipino boats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) merely strengthened the country’s resolve to defend its sovereignty. China fired flares at a Philippine …

Colorful traditional jeepneys along with their modernized versions wait for passengers at the corner of EDSA and Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City on Aug. 30, 2022. (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, File)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that there will be no more extension of …