The Philippines must “stop serving as other countries’ mouthpiece,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said amid the upcoming visit of United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, which is expected to boost Manila’s defense modernization program to better prepare itself should there be...
Minimum wage earners and domestic workers in Region V will receive higher pay starting April 5 following the approval of a wage increase by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. In a statement, DOLE said the National...
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit the Philippines next week as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the two countries’ partnership toward a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responds to questions from...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo believes that the Philippines and India can expect a “very bright future” in their relations owing to the increased cooperation in recent years in the fields of defense, maritime security, and information technology, among others....
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the importance of rule of law and multilateral cooperation in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during a discussion with Raisina Young Fellows on Tuesday, March 18. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 provided security to the Department of the Interior and Local Government to ensure the orderly implementation of the suspension order against Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Mayor Julio Parayno III and Vice Mayor Jimmy Parayno on Friday morning,...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) Citing potential benefits to his region, a Bicol congressman has welcomed the Toll Regulatory Board’s (TRB) announcement that the final engineering design for the first segment of the South...
Alansya para sa Bagong Pilipinas campaign rally in Pili, Camarines Sur (Rep. Villafuerte's Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. Lray Villafuerte believes that the administration-backed Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay (left), Benhur Abalos (Mayor Binay's office, Facebook) The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial ticket barnstormed over the weekend the Bicol region--an area frequented by typhoons--as the administration...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has lauded Sorsogon's local leaders for steering the province toward sustained growth for the last three years, outpacing all but one province in the entire Bicol region. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero Led by Governor Jose Edwin “Boboy”...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom signed on Saturday, March 8, the Philippines-UK Joint Framework agreement to chart the direction of the two countries’ relationship and cooperation in trade, defense, human rights, and regional security. (From left) President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
President Marcos has met with key members of the Bicol's Regional Development Council (RDC) to discuss the region's development progress, challenges, and ongoing initiatives. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets key members of Bicol's Bicol's Regional...
