Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships stood their ground against 24 Chinese vessels during a possible rotation and resupply (RORE) mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday, Sept. 5. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent...
The Philippine Embassy in Beijing said that a trade mission from China is expected to arrive in Manila in October to give Chinese businesses the opportunity to explore investment options in the country. This came after Philippine officials partnered with Global Investment Council (GIC) to organize...
DAVAO CITY – More than 1,000 Indigenous Peoples (IPs) here benefited from a medical mission led by first district Rep. Paolo Duterte, second district Rep. Omar Duterte, and acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Magsaysay Park. The event dubbed “Pulong-Pulong ni Pulong...
CEBU CITY – More than 15,000 residents will benefit from a medical mission in the third district of Cebu. Spearheaded by Rep. Karen Garcia and her husband, former Rep. Pablo John “PJ” Garcia, the “Padayon Jud ang Kahimsug” medical mission will start on Aug. 8 in Barili, followed by...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) dismissed a video released by China showing the towing of Philippine vessels near BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG spokesperson for WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela said the video published online by Chinese...
ILOILO CITY – A recent surgical mission benefited 22 children from low-income families in the city and province of Iloilo. The World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) partnered with power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) to bridge the gap of children from low-income...
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has recommended a “comprehensive review” and possible reforms on the Philippines’ electoral legal framework in hopes of addressing the gaps in the conduct of elections in the country following the 2025 midterm polls. During a press...
The civil society coalition “Atin Ito” is all set for its third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) beginning Monday, May 26, which is expected to last until May 30 and will feature yet another unprecedented initiative – a sea concert to promote peace, unity, and solidarity in...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied on Friday, May 23, the claim by China that it supervised the military’s recent rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, the AFP said that it does...
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) was left disappointed after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) withdrew an agreement that would allow observers full access to polling precincts “at any time” on Election Day. The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM)...
Vote-buying in the Philippine election setting is “endemic” and “well-entrenched”, the deputy chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said on Wednesday, May 14, as the group’s preliminary findings took note of “credible indications” of vote-buying...
Malacañang has welcomed the presence of foreign delegates who will observe the conduct of the upcoming midterm elections, saying they will help boost the polls ' credibility and deter election fraud. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) and EU Chief Observer Marta Temido with...
