The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will implement a “No Leave Policy” for its personnel beginning Dec. 15, 2022 to Jan. 7, 2023 as part of their Christmas holiday duty. Adm. Artemio Abu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant (Photo by PCG) Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, said the policy will...
The Philippines and Australia have discussed ways to strengthen their foreign policy and defense cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. The Philippine and Australian delegations in animated discussions during the 6th Philippines-Australia Strategic Dialogue. (Photo by DND)...
It is still early to determine the impact of the appointment of Anwar Ibrahim as the new prime minister of Malaysia to his country’s relations with the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Charles Jose said. Jose said members of Anwar’s future cabinet must be identified first to know...
“Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” Citing this biblical passage from Psalm 71:9, Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. called for the establishment of a geriatric hospital and more benefits for senior citizens. In pushing for measures to care for the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, November 9 commended the Department of Education (DepEd) for successfully implementing a full in-person classes, saying the move is crucial to the recovery of the basic education sector after a two year battle against the negative impact of the COVID-19...
The no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) has not been implemented in Muntinlupa City. This was the clarification made by Mayor Ruffy Biazon, saying he has not issued any statement on whether to implement it or not. “Muntinlupa City has not yet implemented NCAP, even though the previous...
Everyone has an opinion on the traffic problem. Most say it’s the lack of enforcement of traffic regulations that is the biggest contributor to the traffic problem in Metro Manila. And so, reckless, and semi-educated drivers follow their own rules in their attempts to just get to their...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. underscored the importance and evolution of the relationship between the United States (US) and the Philippines amid the tensions brought about by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the Asian region, particularly to Taiwan, which China considers a...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called out Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian for supposedly imposing a foreign policy that the country should pursue in light of the recent diplomatic tension involving the United States (US), China, and Taiwan. In a statement on Friday, Aug. 5,...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Thursday, Aug. 4 that the Philippine government should re-state its adherence to the "One-China policy". The government should also be careful on public pronouncements regarding the China-Taiwan-United States (US) issue, he added. Pimentel, a...
Amid diplomatic tension involving the US, China and Taiwan, the Philippines has expressed its support to China's territorial claim over the self-governing island of Taiwan. In a statement on Thursday, August 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said "the Philippines adheres to the One-China...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, August 1, joined the Filipino nation in grieving the passing of former President Fidel Ramos, who it also described as a "foreign policy" president. According to the DFA, Ramos shaped the evolution of the agency "by instituting economic...
