President Duterte is not inclined to seek help from the United Nations (UN) to resolve the country's dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea. President Duterte delivers a public address on May 13, 2021 (Malacañang) The President has expressed doubt the United Nations could be useful in...
The government has further tightened the country's border restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus by adding two more countries to the travel ban list. President Duterte delivers a public address on May 13, 2021 (Malacañang) Travel restrictions will be imposed on all passengers...
The Philippines is seen producing less of its two main staples, rice and corn, this year, resulting in more importation, data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed. In its latest report, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) adjusted downward for the second time the...
The Philippines on Wednesday joined the international community in expressing “serious deep concern” over the escalation of violence in parts of Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. Photo shows Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, controlled by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, on May 10,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. does not believe that the Philippines has become the laughing stock of its enemies due to the widespread disagreement, disunity, and difference of opinion among Filipinos, especially when it comes to the issue of the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs...
On International Nurse Day, a group renewed its appeal for just compensation and benefits for Filipino nurses. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) Maristela Abenojar, President of Filipino Nurses United, said in an interview with Teleradyo on Tuesday, May 12, nurses in public hospitals have...
The United Nations honored three Filipino staff members who lost their lives in the line of duty. The three Filipino UN staff members honored were Joanna Abaya, who served at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF); Dr. Ronald Santos, at the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq; and...
Uzbekistan will be the site of Philippines Football League titleholder United City’s campaign in the AFC Champions League which starts late next month. The AFC announced Monday, May 10 the Central Asian nation’s hosting of Groups H and I slated June 25 to July 11 as part of plans to stage...
The United States offered to mediate to resolve the 2012 Panatag Shoal standoff between the Philippines and China, but did "nothing" when the deal fell through, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In a televised address Monday, May 10, the President...
The United States was merely exercising “good offices” when it told the Philippines and China to “stand down” during the 2012 Scarborough Shoal standoff, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Monday night. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (File photo via PNA) Locsin...
The United States on Monday welcomed the successful delivery of 193,050 doses of the US-made Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines. The 193,050 doses of the US-made Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines being unloaded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Monday night. (U.S....
A high-ranking Filipino diplomat has underscored the importance of the 2016 Arbitral Award as part of the international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), amid the regional uncertainty caused by China’s continued aggressive stance in the South China...
