Joseph Pedrajas

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Duterte calls on gov't to invest in education

Vice President and former Education secretary Sara Duterte has called on the public to encourage the government to invest in education and address learning poverty in the country.

US gov't provides assistance as 'Julian' hits Batanes

The US government is providing 500,000 US dollars or P25 million to help those affected ​by Super Typhoon Julian in Batanes.

Philippines to host global conference on women, peace and security

The Philippines will host a gathering of about 54 other countries for talks about protecting women and their roles in peace and security and expect to come up with a declaration that will affirm gender equality across the world.

DFA cancels passport of Alice Guo

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it has cancelled the passport of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, who is also alleged to be a Chinese spy Guo Hua Ping, since Sept. 30.

Philippines denounces China's alleged beating of Vietnamese fishermen

The Philippines on Friday, Oct. 4, denounced Chinese law enforcers’ reported beating of Vietnamese fishermen in the South China Sea, saying the safety of those at sea must be ensured amid disputes.