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...
For 25 years, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Philippines has been more than a patron of the arts—it has been a bridge, a catalyst, and a champion of cultural exchange. Through its fellowships, ACC has empowered nearly 300 Filipino artists, scholars, and cultural workers, many of whom have gone...
President Marcos has urged Iloilo local government chief executives to coordinate with the national government in developing infrastructure projects in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Iloilo local chief executives during his visit in Iloilo City on Feb. 13, 2025....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Peace and Order Council chaired by Mayor John Dalipe approved a resolution on Saturday, Feb. 8, addressed to the Armed Forces of the Philippines requesting them to join the Zamboanga City Police Office in maintaining security, law, and order here....
The National Maritime Council (NMC) has strongly supported President Marcos' recent declarations to assert and defend the country's sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In a statement, the NMC stressed that the Philippines would "never...
Taskovski Films’ CEO and founder Irena Taskovski Documentary producer Irena Taskovski was in town recently for a five-day DocsConnect training program. Along with Taskovski were Oscar nominee Hubert Sauper and editor Alexander Goekjian. Their visit was part of a collaborative partnership...
Establishments cannot refuse to provide benefits and privileges to persons with disabilities (PWDs) due to questions at the time the identification (ID) cards are presented by the holders, the Department of Justice (DOJ) declared. “Denial and withholding PWD benefits and privileges solely because...
