Canada has reaffirmed its support for the 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea as Manila and Ottawa moved to further deepen their defense and security cooperation following talks between President Marcos and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Speaking during a joint press conference following their...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. welcomed the Cebu City Council 's decision to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Victory Day," calling the 2016 Arbitral Award a victory that the country should continue to uphold. In a statement, Teodoro...
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no conflict between the two...
Some of the spaces we use most are often the ones we notice the least. Woven into daily routines, they quietly shape comfort, well-being, and human connection. Recognizing their impact, American Standard launched the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2026 Residential Bathroom Design...
China 's word regarding its "suspicious" activities in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal)--a fertile fishing ground well within Philippine territory--shouldn 't be taken at face value. Thus, said former House quad-committee (quad-comm) overall chairman Robert Ace...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, June 22, strongly rejected the recent statement of the Chinese Embassy in Manila questioning the validity of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, reiterating that the landmark ruling remains final, binding, and an integral part of international...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Good Stories Award by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the city’s environmental governance initiatives. The award was presented during the DENR Good Stories Awarding ceremony, which recognized Quezon City’s...
For many actors, landing a memorable role is already a career milestone. For Ruben Maria Soriquez, however, the journey has been about constantly reinventing himself, actor, filmmaker, musician, and now, once again, an internationally recognized performer. The Filipino-Italian actor is celebrating...
National Artist Nora Aunor continues to prove that her influence on Philippine entertainment extends far beyond her lifetime. The late screen legend is set to receive the 2026 World-Class Icon of Philippine Cinema and Performing Arts Award, a posthumous recognition that adds to the growing list of...
Filipinos overwhelmingly support working with like-minded nations to defend the country’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a new survey commissioned by the Stratbase Institute revealed. Pulse Asia’s nationwide poll showed that 86 percent of respondents agreed the Philippines should...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte became the first recipient of the Exemplar City Mayor Award, conferred by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), a distinction recognizing outstanding local chief executives for remarkable governance and leadership....
Ten years after the Philippines’ landmark arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), French and Philippine officials said a new global treaty on marine biodiversity could further bolster the rules-based international order and strengthen protections for the region’s fragile marine...
