National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denied on Thursday, March 20, participation in any so-called "conspiracy" that led to the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año attends the motu proprio hearing Thursday, March 20, 2025 conducted by the...
The Philippines has the support of Slovenia in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and its 2016 arbitral tribunal win that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and Slovenian Foreign Minister...
The National Nutrition Council (NNC), the Philippines’ highest policy-making and coordinating agency on nutrition, recognized the Muntinlupa City government for its nutrition action plan. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led in recognizing high-performing local government units (LGUs) and...
The Women’s Business Council Philippines pulled out all the stops when they mounted their Unstoppable Filipina Summit 2025. Held annually, the forum is a wonderful meeting of the minds of women who hold important and top managerial positions, and have over-achieved in diverse arenas - from the...
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...
National Maritime Council (NMC) Spokesperson Alexander Lopez tagged social media posts claiming that Palawan was once part of China as a disinformation and part of China's "cognitive warfare." A social media post that falsely claims Palawan is part of Chinese territory has been debunked by the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), has formalized a partnership with the National Security Council (NSC) to initiate an assessment of national security threats within the country’s construction projects. DTI Secretary...
The Philippines has successfully exited the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) following reforms implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enhance financial integrity and transparency in the corporate sector. On the final day of the FATF plenary on Feb. 21,...
The Philippines is "deeply disturbed" over the "unprofessional and reckless" actions of a Chinese Navy aircraft on a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc, the National Maritime Council (NMC) said. PLA-Navy Harbin Z-9 helicopter with tail number 68 (Photo...
The top security strategists of the Philippines and Japan have agreed to work closely together to address “destabilizing actions” in the South and East China Seas. This, as National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año spoke over the phone with newly designated Japanese National Security...
ILOILO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed officials to fast-track infrastructure projects in Western Visayas. PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (center) presides over the Regional Development Council meeting in Iloilo City on Feb. 13. (PCO) The President made the directive...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for a continued and stronger crackdown on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). He said this amid the observance of National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. Gatchalian previously filed a resolution...
