​Top diplomats of the Philippines and China held a "frank and candid" conversation over both countries' relations when they recently talked by phone, which came amid growing differences in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, Dec. 21. DFA Secretary...
This year saw the meteoric rise of the Philippine women’s national football team on the world stage. Year 2024 should be more promising. Filipinas head coach Mark Torcaso. (PFF/PWNFT) Filipinas head coach Mark Torcaso is hoping for continued success as he greets his first full stint at the...
Senator Francis Tolentino says the Philippines must maintain the moral high ground against China when it comes to the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Tolentino stated this in a television interview on Wednesday, Dec. 20 on ANC when he was asked what could be done differently...
The local stock market was flat as investors continued to take cash out due to the coming long Christmas holiday. The main index shed a marginal 0.52 points to close at 6,520.75 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume improved to 1.15 billion shares worth P6.32 billion as gainers outnumbered...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the role of sports not only in enhancing the well-being of Filipinos but also in nation-building and in fighting illegal drugs. (Photo from the Facebook page of Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go) Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, emphasized...
The Philippines’ monitoring of its territory, especially on the side of the West Philippine Sea, got a big boost with the arrival of an Advance Air Surveillance Radar (ASRS) from Japan which will be installed in the province of La Union. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said the arrival of the...
China said it is open for dialogue with the Philippines to settle maritime disputes after President Marcos noted that Manila’s diplomatic relations with Beijing appeared to be heading toward a "poor direction.” Photo courtesy of China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin Wang...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has branded China as a gaslighter extraordinaire when it comes to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. This, as the ranking congressman shunned...
After a sluggish start, local shares rose following some positive economic news. The main index added 45.77 points or 0.71 percent to close at 6,521.27 as Banks led the charge although Conglomerates and Miners retreated. Volume was thinner though at 748 million shares worth P4.37 billion as...
Senator Risa Hontiveros recently led a gift-giving activity for West Philippine Sea frontliners, including fisherfolk communities and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Hontiveros led the follow-up activity to the Atin Ito Christmas convoy last Sunday, December 17 together with Bridges...
Tankers James Mishael Ajido of Mandaluyong and Arvin Naeem Taguinota II splashed their way to a third gold medal while Baguio City flexed its martial arts muscle in wushu as action in the combined Philippine National Games and Batang Pinoy at various venues continue to heat up on Tuesday, Dec....
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, December 19 renewed his call for a cessation of political bickering and instead urged Filipinos to unite against China’s consistent aggression and bullying especially in the West Philippine Sea. Ejercito made the appeal as he took note...
