Graphics by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed understanding and discourse. Read our explainer on influence operations. MANILA, Philippines — Filipino reporters and a known maritime …
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China justifies remark vs Marcos
China has said it will not accept any provocation on the Taiwan question as it justified its recent remark, described as “low talk” by the Philippines’ defense chief, against President Marcos. Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s Foreign Ministry, said Marcos’ congratulatory remark to Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te violated the one-China …
Read More »PNP not backing down on scalawags
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. (File photo) MANILA – It is still open season for scalawags wearing the police uniform, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said Friday. This after the PNP busted two erring cops in separate buy-bust operations this week in San Fernando, Pampanga, and Cagayan …
Read More »BIR steps up tax compliance drive to boost collections
At a Glance The government ramps up its tax efforts by communicating with business owners on their tax obligations to further improve collection performance this year. As of last year, the BIR has improved its tax collection performance at P2.34 trillion, up by 8.6 percent from P2.16 trillion in 2022. …
Read More »…But Beijing rebukes Manila to stop ‘wrong words, deeds’ on Taiwan
China on Thursday urged the Philippines to stick to its One China policy and stop its “wrong words and deeds” about Taiwan, after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. criticized Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson for “gutter-level talk” in reprimanding President Marcos for congratulating Taiwan’s newly elected leader. “China will never accept …
Read More »Netizens join Malacanang in congratulating Taiwan’s president-elect
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino netizens joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in congratulating Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te, defying China’s warning against the Philippines’ chief executive and standing with Malacanang. President Marcos on Monday, January 15, posted on social media his congratulatory message, simply saying that he is looking forward to “close …
Read More »February 9 declared as special non-working holiday for Chinese New Year
This photo shows a dragon dance in a Chinese New Year parade in Manila. Philstar.com / File Photo MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday declared Feb. 9, 2024 as a special non-working holiday to mark the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Through Proclamation No. 453, Marcos …
Read More »China’s ‘gutter level talk’ hit
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Gibo rips Beijing spox for scolding Marcos for remarks on Taiwan Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday blasted China’s foreign affairs spokesperson for “gutter level talk” after she suggested President Marcos read more about the Taiwan issue. In a statement, Teodoro said Chinese Ministry of …
Read More »PCSO admits editing clothes of lotto winner due to privacy concerns
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has confirmed that the viral photo it posted of a lone bettor who won the jackpot prize of the Lotto 6/42 draw was edited to conceal the person’s identity. Speaking at a hearing by the Senate ways and means panel on …
Read More »Look right
President Marcos (5th from right) and the country’s top military and police officials break up the usual firing-squad pose with a glance during the New Year’s call of Armed Forces and police leadership Tuesday night in Malacanang. Also pictured (from left) are Lt. Gen. Stephen P. Parreno PAF, Lt. Gen. …
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