The Philippines welcomes the Israel-Hamas peace plan, calling it a “monumental step” toward the de-escalation of the conflict there, and expressed hope for a long-term stability in a region critical to maritime trade. In a statement on Friday, Oct. 10, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
ILOILO CITY – The 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army and the Australian Defense Force (ADF) have kicked off joint military exercises in Capiz province. “These exercises strengthen not just interoperability but trust, understanding, and friendship between our soldiers. Australia has...
The Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bid for the “indefinite adjournment” of all legal proceedings against him, and instead urged for an assessment of his medical condition to evaluate his fitness...
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be announced this week. Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack that sparked the war....
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The highest court in the Netherlands on Friday ordered the Dutch government to reevaluate its currently suspended license for exporting parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, in response to concerns they could be used in breaches of international law. The Supreme...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained in The Hague, Netherlands to face the law and be held accountable for the thousands of killings under the guise of his administration’s war on drugs campaign, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said. In an interview on One News, the former...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel 's defense minister on Wednesday ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying it was their “last opportunity” and that anyone who stayed would be considered a militant supporter and face the “full force” of Israel 's...
The Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) and the Office of the Prosecutor filed separate objections on the interim release application of former president Rodrigo Duterte, urging the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) pre-trial chamber to reject the defense’s latest notification. The...
The victims of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war expressed their dismay over the order of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC I) to postpone the confirmation of charges hearing against the ex-chief executive initially scheduled on Sept. 23 to 26. A...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged vigilance against rising threats to freedom and democracy as he led the commemoration of the Korean War Veterans of the Philippines Memorial Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, Sept. 6. Teodoro drew...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson looked back at the friendship forged between Manila and Washington when they stood as allies and emerged victorious after the World War 2. Leading the ceremony commemorating the 80th Victory Day with Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong at the US...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. paid tribute to fallen troops as the nation marked the 80th commemoration of the Victory Day, which signaled the end of the Japanese rule in the country. Brawner was the guest of honor and speaker and l ed a wreath-laying ...