Philippine News

This picture taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip on November 2, 2023, shows Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. (AFP / Fadel Senna)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should immediately fill …

HOME. The body of overseas Filipino worker Angelyn Aquirre, who was killed in Israel when her kibbutz was attacked by the Hamas militant group, arrives in the country on Friday (Nov. 3, 2023). The Department of Migrant Workers said Aguirre refused to leave her elderly Israeli employer, who was also killed …

This April 13, 2021 photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows at least six Chinese vessels remain at Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea. (PCG / Released, file) MANILA, Philippines — An expert observed that China’s recent disinformation campaign has raised a growing anxiety about the Philippines’ …

This photo shows the HMNZS Aotearoa in the port of Manila. (New Zealand Embassy to the Philippines / Release)  MANILA, Philippines —  New Zealand navy ship made a “goodwill visit” to the Philippines after visiting Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore. According to the New Zealand Embassy, the three-day goodwill visit presents …

From handling his family’s business, fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will now lead the country’s Agriculture department currently hounded by rising prices, production, and supply issues. New Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (Noel Pabalate)  Laurel, Kiko to his friends and colleagues, joined his family’s business— Frabelle Fishing Corporation— …

MANILA – The five-day investment mission of Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Taipei (PTIC) in Taiwan has secured PHP20.6 billion worth of investment leads for the country. PEZA said in a statement Friday these prospective projects came from five companies that attended the Philippine Investment …

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reiterated that the Philippines is under “no obligation” to seek approval from any country to navigate its own territorial sea, including the area around Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal. In a statement on Thursday, the DFA debunked the claim of China’s People’s …

MRT-3 (File photo courtesy of DOTr)  In observance of the 31st National Children’s Month, minors or children below 18 years old may avail of free MRT-3 rides on Monday, Nov. 6, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) announced. CWC Executive Director Angelo Tapales said the free ride service will …

The Chinese Coast Guard has installed a floating barrier in the southern portion of Bajo de Masinloc, a traditional fishing ground off the coast of Zambales. (Philippine Coast Guard)  MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippines does not need to seek approval from another country to operate in its territorial sea, the …

FILE – This March 11, 2022 photo shows the Philippine Coast Guard’s new flagship vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) upon its arrival in Manila. (The STAR / Walter Bollozos)  MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese government will give Philippines free defense equipment, Japanese government said. According to multiple reports, Japan will …