Philippine News

(PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said the damage and losses recorded due to El Niño phenomenon now amount to PHP109.44 million. In its second El Niño advisory, the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Center (DRRM) said the damage and losses were incurred at the …

“We’re pretty much there.” President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)  This was what President Marcos said when asked about the progress of forging a bilateral code of conduct in the South China Sea with Vietnam. “Yun yung Memorandum of Understanding na …

Speaker Martin Romualdez (Photo courtesy of Speaker’s office) MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday said the House of Representatives is “heartened” by reports that the Senate will commence hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 next week, saying the move marks a “significant step” towards the much-awaited constitutional amendments. “As …

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s outburst against President Marcos was triggered by his fear that his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, will be imprisoned, Senator Imee Marcos said Tuesday.  She said the mayor apologized profusely to her after publicly daring Mr. Marcos to …

This photo shows the buildings in Metro Manila. (STAR / Miguel De Guzman, file)  MANILA, Philippines — The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.6% in 2023, falling short of the government target of 6 to 7%, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday. The most recent economic print …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expresses gratitude to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Vietnam on January 29, 2024./Presidential Communications Office  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stressed Tuesday the Philippines’ resolute stance in defending its sovereignty against Chinese provocations, while emphasizing the country’s commitment to resolving issues through peaceful dialogues. …

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sees no need to conduct loyalty checks among its ranks despite the ongoing political fallout between President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte.  “The statement of [AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner, Jr.] is there is not even a need …

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on July 24, 2023. (STAR / KJ Rosales)  MANILA, Philippines — The head of the People’s Initiative for Modernization and Reform Action (PIRMA) admitted to coordinating with House Speaker Martin Romualdez and other House lawmakers in gathering 3% of voters’ signatures per legislative district for the …

Students attend a flag-raising ceremony before singing the national anthem on the first day of in-person classes after years-long Covid-19 lockdowns at Pedro Guevarra Elementary School in Manila on August 22, 2022. (AFP / Maria Tan)  MANILA, Philippines — A Department of Education director confirmed on Monday that the department …

Philippine’s Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr (L) and Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong (R) at a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on January 30, 2024. (AFP / Nhac Nguyen)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to prevent maritime incidents in the South China Sea and enhance …