Former senator Francis Tolentino will not be allowed to enter mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao after the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, July 1, that they will be imposing sanctions on the former official for his “egregious conduct on China-related issues.” The announcement...
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as it celebrated its 78th founding anniversary, citing how its longevity symbolized the its dedication and commitment to protecting the country’s airspace. “Nakikiisa ako sa inyong pagdiriwang ng araw na ito na sumisimbulo sa...
President Marcos has urged the Philippine Air Force to continue being a swift and responsive force, saying they owe it to the people. In gracing the 78th founding anniversary of the Air Force on Tuesday, July 1, Marcos reaffirmed his administration 's mission to improve the Air Force, and...
A total of 683 measures were filed at the House of Representatives Monday, June 30, which was the first day of work for the House members in the 20th Congress. Data from from House Tuesday, July 1, bared that of the 683 filed measures, 666 were House bills (HB), while 16 were resolutions. There was...
Thirteen crew members including six Filipinos of a ship that had refused to leave the waters of Iloilo City for three months following an impasse with the ship owner were rescued through the efforts initiated by the city 's congressional representative, Julienne Baronda. Crew members of...
The Republic Act No. 12214 or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), which became effective on July 1, was designed to encourage every Filipino to invest their hard-earned money to build a better future, President Marcos said. As Marcos led the special bell-ringing at the Philippine...
Newly appointed Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro took her oath of office before President Marcos on Tuesday, July 1, at the Malacañang Palace. Marcos posted photos of the oath-taking on his Instagram page, sharing that Lazaro was also conferred with the Order of...
Gen. Nicolas Torre III, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), warned the public against the use of artificial intelligence in various illegal money-making rackets, particularly on investment scams. If President Marcos became a victim of the AI-generated content, Torre there is no stopping...
TECH4GOOD The clamor has been there for decades. It has gained strength this time, with over 30 national organizations recently signing a petition to urge President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., to sign the bill into law. In an AI economy, digital connectivity is no longer a luxury—it’s a...
Conclusion Missed opportunities Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) President Victor Lim stated that the government must focus on stringent reforms to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs). In a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
The Philippines found an ally from the other side of the globe after Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė criticized China’s aggressive actions against Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying that small countries should work together to stand up against aggressors,...
DAVAO CITY – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s British-Israeli counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, expressed continued trust in the tribunal’s judges amid growing political pressure on the ongoing International Criminal Court probe against Duterte. In an interview with Alvin & Tourism on...
