China has accused the Philippines of bringing in outside forces in the region "to form blocs and flex muscles" in the South China Sea amid the current maritime situation between the two countries. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Philippines "repeatedly acted in bad faith" by...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, June 3 urged the new Senate leadership to pass into law the proposed Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, or Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) bill which is still pending on second reading in the Upper Chamber. Hontiveros, an advociate for the...
The Social Security System (SSS) is diversifying its investment portfolio by ramping up its involvement in real estate investment trusts (REITs) this year. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive Officer, said they are optimistic about the potential for enhanced returns as...
The Philippines and Ukraine have agreed to strengthen their 32-year-old bilateral relations, including exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to the Philippines. BILATERAL MEETING — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. talks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Malacañan, June...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, June 3, that Ukraine will open an embassy in the Philippines. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands during a bilateral meeting held in Malacañang on Monday, June 3, 2024. (KJ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked President Marcos for the Philippines' registration for the Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine on June 15, saying it sends a "strong signal" and an important step toward peace. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (right) and...
In an unforeseen development, President Marcos met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Malacañan on Monday morning, June 3, following the latter's call for other countries to join the upcoming Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine this month. BILATERAL MEETING —...
Geopolitical analysts believed President Marcos was able to raise awareness on the issues confronting the South China Sea, and the maritime challenges faced by the Philippines during his historic address at the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in...
President Marcos said that while the Philippines has relationships with both China and the United States of America (USA), he will always push for what is best for the Philippines, and upholding the international rules-based order is one of the ways to do it. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos...
United States Defense chief Lloyd Austin has agreed with President Marcos when he made a strong position in front of the international community with regards to the country's territorial rights over the West Philippine Sea. Austin lauded Marcos' speech at the IISS Shangri-la Dialogue as he...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the country is still committed to peacefully resolving regional conflicts through dialogue and diplomatic channels. He mentioned this amid the government's shift from internal security to territorial defense. Estrada earlier joined...
(Unsplash) Galvanized by President Marcos' speech at the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Speaker Martin Romualdez has reiterated the House of Representatives' unwavering...
