Philippine News

Marawi City—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to fast track the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country’s only Islamic City and usher in sustainable development and long-lasting peace to its residents. This, as national, local government and military officials gathered here on Tuesday, October 17, to commemorate the sixth year anniversary …

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez will act as one to fight any threat or intimidation against any of its members, Majority Leader Jose Manuel Dalipe said. In television interviews, Dalipe was asked specifically whether the chamber will support the charge of grave …

President Marcos has called for the de-escalation and cessation of violence in the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging all parties to engage in dialogue and diplomacy. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot)  “The Philippines is deeply concerned about the rising number of victims and the safety of all persons, as well …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will be operational before the year ends despite his recent order to suspend its implementation. “The concept of the Maharlika Fund as a sovereign fund or an investment fund — the concept remains a good one and we …

US, Biden broker pact to send 20 trucks from Egypt; 80 Pinoys waiting to get out US President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled a deal to allow desperately needed humanitarian aid to enter war-torn Gaza, where 1 million people have fled their homes amid withering Israeli air strikes. Some 80 …

Around 500 demonstrators from different groups gathered at Mendiola, Manila on Friday morning, Oct. 20, urging the government to address the needs of farmers, fishermen and other agricultural workers in the country. Photo courtesy of Tinig ng Plaridel FB/MANILA BULLETIN  The Manila Police District (MPD) said the rallyists called for …

CLARIFICATORY HEARING. Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. leader Jey Rence Quilario (center), also known as Senior Agila, and other respondents attend a clarificatory hearing at the Department of Justice in Manila on Oct. 9, 2023. The clarificatory hearings ended on Oct. 20, 2023 and the case is now for resolution by the …

MISSING. Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste says Friday (Oct. 20, 2023) he is personally offering PHP100,000 to anyone who can help locate Catherine Camilon, who was first reported missing on Oct. 12. Camilon is a Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate. (Photo from Catherine Camilon Facebook account) TUY, Batangas – A reward …

The Israeli government has given notice to nations to be prepared for the possible opening of the Egyptian border crossing from war-torn Gaza, where many foreign nationals—including 131 Filipinos–are hoping to exit, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. However, it was not yet clear who would initiate the …

BuCor director general Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. (File photo) MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Thursday opposed the passage of the “writ of kalayaan” proposed by the Supreme Court’s (SC) Committee on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law as a measure to address jail congestion and deteriorating prison conditions in …