President Marcos is welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi yesterday for the presentation and exchange of bilateral agreements. (Noel Pabalate) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and India formally established a strategic partnership yesterday, paving the way for stronger bilateral ties and broader …
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TWO Chinese Navy warships were spotted shadowing Philippine and Indian ships participating in their first-ever joint naval exercise in the West Philippine Sea from Monday until Tuesday. The first Chinese warship, a Luyang-class destroyer with bow number 161 was first spotted at 1:52 p.m. by a C-208 aircraft of the …
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Courtesy: House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted House Resolution (HR) 94, a landmark measure seeking to institutionalize the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) as official non-voting observers in the budget deliberations of the powerful Committee on Appropriations. House Speaker Martin Romualdez led the initiative with …
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India on August 5, 2025. (Courtesy: PPA Pool) New Delhi, India—The Philippines and India signed a raft of security deals Tuesday aimed at strengthening strategic ties between the nations as they navigate tensions with …
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Rice prices dropped at their fastest pace since 1995, bringing consumer price increases to below one percent in July, partly supported by the current administration’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Undersecretary and National Statistician Claire Dennis Mapa said during a press briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that the …
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BUSTED. Authorities conduct a predawn raid on a crypto scam and illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator hub, arresting 27 Chinese nationals, in Pampanga Tuesday (AUG. 5, 2025). The raid also found eight Filipino women believed to be victims of human trafficking and exploitation. (PNA photo by Jason de Asis) CLARK FREEPORT …
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National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (File photo) MANILA – National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Tuesday condemned China’s “irresponsible testing” of its Long March 12 rocket, which he said caused alarm and placed the people of Palawan at risk. “Loud explosions caused by the Chinese rocket launch caused widespread alarm and …
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In this handout photograph taken on Aug. 4, 2025 and released by the Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB), Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos (2L) walks alongside India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita (C) as he inspects the honour guards upon his arrival at the airport in New Delhi. …
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Courtesy of Chiz Escudero via Facebook Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday announced that he filed a bill seeking to criminalize the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false information, damage reputations, and promote fraudulent investment schemes. “Used properly, AI could serve as a powerful tool for education, …
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This photo taken on April 23, 2023 shows the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Malapascua (R) maneuvering as a Chinese coast guard ship cuts its path to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea. AFP was one of several media outlets invited to …
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