Philippine News

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya (Screengrab from the Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines account via X)  New Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya expressed his readiness to immediately `roll up the sleeves and buckle down to work’ to further enhance the Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership as he …

MANILA – At least 63 Filipinos will be repatriated as civil unrest grips Haiti, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Sunday. DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) approved the recommendation on the declaration of Alert Level 3, which signals the voluntary repatriation. Haiti …

This photo illustration shows a customer smoking at a vape store in Manila on November 20, 2019 (AFP / Dante Diosina Jr.)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) raised alarm over the presence of marijuana-laced electronic cigarettes, warning these vapes pose health risks and are strictly prohibited. …

This picture shows the Quezon Memorial Shrine after the lights were turned off to mark the Earth Hour environmental campaign in Quezon city, suburban Manila on March 25, 2023. (AFP/Earvin Perias)  MANILA, Philippines — This year’s Earth Hour, happening on Saturday, calls on Filipinos to conserve energy and combat plastic …

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo  The Philippine National Police on Sunday said it will deploy 34,000 police officers nationwide to secure safety and order during the Lenten and summer breaks. In an interview with DZBB, PNP Spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said cops will be stationed in various tourist spots, churches, …

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga (File photo) MANILA – The Philippines is eyeing to increase its engagement in peacekeeping operations of the United Nations (UN) and send more Filipino women to help maintain international peace and security. The government issued the statement during the 9,574th Security Council meeting on …

File photo shows a man holding a Philippine passport. (The STAR / Edd Gumban, File)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the “New Philippine Passport Act,” designed to modernize passport application processes nationwide. The law aims to greatly improve accessibility and streamline procedures, especially benefiting senior citizens, overseas Filipino …

The Office of the Ombudsman is mulling a probe on a controversial resort within the Chocolate Hills protected area in Bohol.  Meanwhile, the Department of the Interior and Local Government has said it would look into the accountability of local governments regarding the resort’s operation. Legislative inquiries were also sought …

Photo of Philippine’s attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the “the largest human image of an organ,” March 16, 2024./Video grab from Department of Health Facebook page  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines officially broke India’s world record for the “largest human lung formation” in time for this year’s …

The passing of the Open Access in Data Transmission bill will allow for more affordable and better quality internet connection, the National Economic and Development Authority said Friday, March 15. Speaking on the sidelines of the forum “The Future of the Philippine Connectivity,” NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan stated that …