The Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto, a corvette, as seen in a photo posted in April 2024 (PH Navy) MANILA, Philippines — Two China Coast Guard vessels were seen meandering in the waters off the Philippines’ northernmost island last week, the Philippine Navy confirmed on Monday, August 11. The two …
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NBI charges 2 Malaysians for violation of cybercrime law
NBI Director Jaime Santiago (PNA file photo by Ben Pulta) MANILA – Charges for violation of the cybercrime law have been filed against two Malaysian nationals, Chong Hong Yee and Kim Chui Tan, following their arrest in Cebu City, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Tuesday. In a statement, the NBI …
Read More »DFA hits China for endangering PCG vessel in WPS, urges dialogue
COLLISION. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel on board BRP Suluan record the collision between China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ship 164 while they were being chased in waters off Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Monday (Aug. 11, 2025). The …
Read More »Palace on VP’s plan to answer confidential fund issue: She should’ve done it earlier
Vice President Sara Duterte should have clearly answered to allegations against her on the use of her confidential funds earlier, Malacañang said.PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro and Vice President Sara Duterte “Noon pa po dapat niya ginawa. Noon pa lang dapat nalinis na po sa COA (Commission on Audit) pa lang, …
Read More »Bonoan still has Marcos’ trust despite flood controversy—Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan during their inspection of the Pasig–Marikina River Channel Improvement Project Phase IV and installation of culvert pipes with local government officials in Marikina City on August 11, 2025. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. continues to trust Public …
Read More »Not doctors vs patients: Advocates urge focus on universal health care, funding
Patients infected with dengue rest at a hospital ward in Manila on Feb. 19, 2025 (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — A viral complaint about a doctor’s professional fees has sparked an online debate that seems to pit doctors against patients. However, advocates and medical practitioners say the real …
Read More »House vows to pursue accountability of VP on funds
Vice President Sara Duterte on June 25, 2025 (The Philippine STAR / Ryan Baldemor) MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is not out of the woods yet, as House leaders vowed to make her answer for her alleged crimes, whether or not the Supreme Court (SC) reverses its decision …
Read More »PBBM flags possible irregularities in 15 flood control project contracts
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reports initial key findings in the ongoing investigation his government initiated with respect to questionable flood control projects during a press conference held in Malacañang on August 11, 2025. (Courtesy: RTVM / Screenshot) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday disclosed initial findings from an ongoing …
Read More »Chinese ships collide while harassing PCG vessels
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on board BRP Suluan (MRRV 4406) personnel films the collision of a Chinese Coast Guard vessel (CCG 3104) and a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship (PLA-N 164) that have been harassing the PCG on Monday, August 11, 2025. (Courtesy: PCG via Commodore Jay Tarriela) A …
Read More »Over 9.7 million affected by habagat, 3 tropical cyclones — NDRRMC
— Motorists and commuters navigate floodwaters along España Boulevard in Manila following heavy rains on July 22, 2025 (The STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday, August 10, said the number of Filipinos affected by the recent southwest monsoon …
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