President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, June 20, assured that he is “slowly making progress” in his talks with China regarding the rights of Filipino fishermen in accessing their traditional fishing grounds. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a media...
At least two senators said they support the proposal to bring to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly the country’s problem with China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara (Senate PRIB Photo) “It’s one option that we can take into...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, June 19 filed a resolution calling on the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to sponsor a resolution before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Filipino vessels in the West...
Together with the nation, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros mourned the passing of former Senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon whom she described as a “great soldier, statesman and a solon.” "He passed on this Independence Day, June 12, a reminder of his formidable, lifelong fight for...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, June 10, graced the book launching of Jose A. Lim III's book, “Rainbows of the Deep,” which was based on his experience being lost at sea in 2018. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the book launching of Jose A. Lim III's “Rainbows of the Deep” in...
It is not true that the Philippines has shifted away from China amid differences, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) The country, Marcos said, did not make such a policy, and instead continues to work with its long-standing...
Centro Escolar University alumna Janine Pontejos took charge of the Gilas Pilipinas Women's game against Malaysia in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games 5-on-5 basketball competition while Joseph Sedurifa led the men's 3x3 squad to a victory over the host team at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in...
The Muntinlupa City government honored athletes and coaches who brought honor to the country in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held on May 5-17 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Muntinlupa City Council passed Resolution No. 2023-243 congratulating Muntinlupeño athletes and coaches in the SEA...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said there is a need to ensure a wider recognition of the Philippines from the international community regarding the country’s victory at The Hague International Tribunal on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) arbitration. Sen. Risa Hontiveros during...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Philippine Coast Guard suspended sea trips from here to the southern part of Quezon on Monday, May 29, due to typhoon “Betty.” The PCG, which barred all watercraft with 250 gross tons and below from sailing, said the suspension was based on the weather forecast issued...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Western Visayas announced on Sunday, May 28, that some trips of Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels and other ferries in Negros Occidental were suspended over the weekend due to the threat of typhoon “Betty.” Those that cancelled trips on...
ILOILO CITY -- Several passenger vessels canceled sea trips on Sunday, May 28, despite no area in Western Visayas region under storm signal due to typhoon "Betty." “It’s not the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) that canceled the trips. It’s the initiative of companies as precautionary...
