Removing the K to 12 program, particularly its important component the Senior High School (SHS) would be a “step backward” for Philippine education and would disproportionately harm poor students, according to the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and education stakeholders. Amid calls...
The Philippine Navy (PN) is set to evaluate navy destroyers from Japan which will reportedly be transferred as part of deepening defense ties between the two nations. Captain John Percie Alcos, PN spokesperson, said the Navy has undertaken preparatory steps for a Joint Visual Inspection (JVI) of...
The alliance between the Philippines and the United States is “stronger than ever,” US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said, as she affirmed that Washington is proud to “stand shoulder-to-shoulder” with Manila toward a safe, free, and prosperous future. In her speech during...
It took us ages to recognize the star of the show. Never was it the dirty emissions that have irreversibly jeopardized the planet. It’s the sun, awaiting the stardom that humanity should have long acknowledged. In a region in the Philippines, establishments allow the sun to “steal the show”...
The Philippines is eager to sustain its bilateral relations with the United States, ensuring that their ties remain relevant and responsive to current and emerging challenges. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro made the statement in her speech during the celebration of the...
The Philippines and Canada have discussed deepening their cooperation in trade, defense, and efforts in maintaining peace in the region. President Marcos bared that he had talked with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney through a phone call on Thursday evening, July 3. “Had a very good...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed doubts on China’s intent to lead the signing of a treaty that establishes a nuclear weapon-free Southeast Asia. Teodoro said that China should show its sincerity first by denuclearizing its country and be subjected to...
President Marcos has pitched the Philippines as a rising destination for clean energy investments and digital innovation, telling Asian business leaders that the country is ready to host renewable-powered factories and high-tech hubs. Marcos said this as he welcomed business leaders participating...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson is unsurprised by plans to establish a mutual ammunition co-production factory in the former US Naval Base Subic Bay. In an interview on the sidelines of the US Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3, the envoy recalled the joint...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the century’s-old role of the agency in protecting the country’s independence and sovereignty. In her speech during the 127th DFA Founding Anniversary celebration last July 1, the official thanked DFA officials and...
Malacañang said the Philippines is prepared for any scenario as it continues to negotiate a reciprocal tariff agreement with the United States. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this as US President Donald Trump 's 90-day pause on the “Liberation Day” tariffs expires on...
The decision of China to sanction former senator Francis Tolentino over his strong stance on the West Philippine Sea issue will not deter Filipinos from defending the country’s sovereignty, Malacañang said Wednesday, July 2. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after China...
