NEW AMBASSADOR. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2024) welcomes Brazil Ambassador to the Philippines Gilberto Fonseca Guimarães de Moura at Malacañan Palace in Manila. The new Brazilian ambassador formally presented his letter of credence in a ceremony at Malacañan’s Reception Hall. (Screenshot from Radio Television Malacañang) MANILA – …
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UN expert urged to probe continued assaults on free speech under Marcos
Let’s Organize for Democracy and Integrity on the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day Thursday sent a six-page petition to David Kaye, UN special rapporteur on the promotion of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. (The STAR / KJ Rosales) MANILA, Philippines — Press freedom advocates and …
Read More »Speaker welcomes Senate action, OKs push for constituent assembly
Speaker Martin Romualdez House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday welcomed the Senate’s action to review the 1987 Constitution through the filing of Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. “As Speaker of the House of Representatives, I would like to express my unwavering support for …
Read More »Lagman says ‘war’ on 1987 Constitution underway after Senate changes tune on Cha-cha
Inside the building of the Senate of the Philippines (The STAR / File photo) MANILA, Philippines — Both chambers of Congress’ newfound unity in pushing to liberalize the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is tantamount to declaring a “war” on the Charter, an opposition lawmaker said Tuesday. After the …
Read More »PH to develop islands in WPS; Marcos asks AFP to ‘find new ways’
COMMANDER IN CHIEF. President Marcos salutes the troops as he marches with Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner before they preside over the AFP Command Conference on Monday at Camp Crame. AFP Photo President Marcos has ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to find new ways …
Read More »PH, UK ink defense pact; focus set on maritime domain
DEFENSE COOPERATION. Philippine Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr. (left) and The Earl of Minto Timothy Minto sign a memorandum of understanding at the Philippine Embassy in London on Jan. 11, 2024. According to UK Embassy in Manila, the cooperation is the cornerstone of the two countries’ defense relationship. (Photo courtesy of DFA) …
Read More »Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea
Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. speaks to the media during a press briefing at Western Command in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, August 10, 2023. (Eloisa Lopez / Pool / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will upgrade outposts in waters off its coast …
Read More »Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution’s economic provisions
MANILA, Philippines — A new resolution has been filed in both Houses of the 19th Congress on Monday, seeking to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Resolution of both Houses No. 6 asked the House of Representatives (HoR) and the Senate for the revision of Article 12 (Section …
Read More »MMDA ready for Jan. 16 transport strike; PNP urges rallyists to protest peacefully
The national government is ready to respond to any disruption of public transportation on Tuesday, Jan. 16, during the conduct of a transport strike and protest action by transport group Manibela from Quezon City to Manila. But Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Don Artes expressed confidence that there will …
Read More »UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion, expression to visit PH
United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan (Photo courtesy of World Economic Forum) MANILA – United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan is set to make an official visit here from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2. According to the Office of UN …
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