Philippine News

Photo from National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya’s FB page  National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said on Wednesday the agency is not aware of any “gentleman’s agreement” that the Philippines entered with China during the Duterte administration regarding the West Philippine Sea. “We are not …

Former Palace spokesman Harry Roque said former president Rodrigo Duterte had entered into an informal agreement with China on the West Philippine Sea. But he clarified it was not about towing away the grounded Philippine ship in the Ayungin Shoal. The “gentleman’s agreement” that Duterte had with China was not to …

The Philippines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have inked loan agreements for two big-ticket infrastructure projects aimed at fostering inclusive growth in the country. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and JICA Chief Representative Takema Sakamoto recently finalized the loan agreement for the third tranche of financing for the …

House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chairperson Ron Salo (File photo) MANILA – A House leader on Wednesday said the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) intends to resume labor talks with Kuwait for the possible lifting of the deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Gulf state. In a Bagong …

ON ALERT. A Philippine Coast Guard troop checks passengers at the Balingoan Port in Misamis Oriental province on Wednesday (March 27, 2024). The PCG is working with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to address the expected influx of passengers in maritime gateways for the Holy Week. …

HOLY WEEK TRIP. Passengers at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Tuesday, March 26, wait to board buses that will take them to their respective provinces for the Holy Week break. Danny Pata Agencies brace for Holy Week exodus; Pag-asa warns of high heat index Around 5 million people …

In a circular letter, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman ordered agencies to submit their catch-up plans no later than Sept. 15 to facilitate budget execution for the rest of the year. (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines —  The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended eight individuals posing as officials and employees …

The new Senate building now glistens as it stands out from among the mundane buildings located on Chino Roces Avenue extension in Taguig, Manila. The new Senate building is near completion and members of the Upper House are expected to officially move here on January 2025, according to senators. (Photo …

The Philippines on Tuesday lauded the United Nations Security Council for adopting a resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, saying it was “long overdue” and must be implemented “immediately.”  Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines supports the resolution, which also calls for …

Senate is definitely on track in crafting new rules that would allow it to either approve or reject measures to amend the 1987 Constitution. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva made the assurance on Tuesday, March 26, referring to the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 that is pending before …