The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing to enhance its cooperation with Australia to bolster deterrence capabilities amid China’s escalating aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Australia Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...
President Marcos welcomed four newly designated ambassadors to the Philippines, reaffirming the vibrant and robust bilateral ties with their respective countries. Those who presented their credentials to President Marcos in Malacañan on Tuesday, Aug. 19, were Australian Ambassador Marc...
Tension gripped soldiers and marines onboard BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) as China deployed coast guard ships with water cannons and small boats armed with mounted weapons in the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong confirmed the arrest of six Filipino domestic helpers for breaching conditions of stay and falsely running a dental clinic. The confirmation came on Wednesday, Aug. 20, days after the Aug. 17 arrest of the Filipino workers. “The said FDWs (Foreign...
Vice President Sara Duterte 's sentiments over the state of the country 's education only reflect that her two-year stint in the Department of Education (DepEd) was a "complete failure," Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro pointed out in...
United States Senator Rick Scott visited the Philippines anew this week to boost the relations of the two countries, US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson said. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Aug. 17, the envoy shared about his meeting with the visiting senator. “Welcome back to...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, August 16, reported that daily leptospirosis cases dropped to 10 from August 10 to 14, a sharp decline from nearly 200 infections logged per day in the previous week. From June 8, a week after the rainy season was declared, until August 14, the agency...
The United States-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Council (USABC) reiterated its commitment to support the incoming chairship by the Philippines of the ASEAN-Business Advisory Council Philippines (ASEAN-BAC PH). In a meeting on Aug. 13 held on the sidelines of a reception hosted by...
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines), Inc. (FICCI) has vowed to further strengthen the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and the Philippines through deeper partnerships in trade, investment, and cultural exchange. The FICCI gave the commitment as it...
Davao tycoon Dennis A. Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. (PHR) has already written-off its investments in its shelved Emerald Bay integrated casino-resort project in Mactan, which led to a ₱6.75-billion net loss for the first half of 2025. The firm informed the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)...
President Marcos has reaffirmed Manila 's “strong and enduring” Strategic Partnership with Seoul as he spoke for the first time with newly elected South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung on Thursday, Aug. 14. President Lee, who assumed office on June 4, received Marcos’ warm congratulations...
The Philippines will continue its maritime and aerial patrols in the West Philippine Sea despite a new incident involving a Chinese fighter jet performing “dangerous maneuvering” against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft, Malacañang said Thursday, Aug. 14. Communications Undersecretary...
