House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The House of Representatives is merely acting on the grievances being expressed by its members, nothing more. Speaker Martin Romualdez gave this response when asked Thursday, Nov. 23 whether or not...
Israel has agreed to release up to 150 prisoners in its custody from Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages taken by Hamas from Israel when the militants attacked the Jewish state on October 7. Citing information from the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the Israeli Embassy in Manila said Tel...
Vice President Sara Duterte defended her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, as members of the House of Representatives urged government cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), reminding them of President Marcos’ position and saying that it would be "unconstitutional" to...
A Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official has expressed optimism that the period for the release of those taken hostage by the Hamas would be extended, which is expected to happen during the conduct of humanitarian truce between Israel and the militants. "Let's pray that it [the agreement to...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook, Malacañang photo) Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman said that a "change of heart" from the majority bloc has seemingly caused measures prodding the Philippine government...
At least 17 Filipino crew members aboard a cargo ship in the Red Sea were among those taken hostage by Yemen-based Houthi Rebels, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 22. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega said the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is...
As a private individual now, former Senator Leila de Lima can participate and assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in pursuing its investigation into the controversial war on drugs that was launched during the previous Duterte administration. “(She) is now a private individual and...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is unruffled by former senator Leila de Lima’s plan to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) which is investigating him for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s war on drugs campaign. (From left) Former senator...
​The possibly last batch of Filipinos to be repatriated from Gaza will arrive in Manila on Wednesday, Nov. 15, after a series of efforts conducted by the Philippine government in the war-torn Palestinian territory. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said...
​A total of 41 more Filipinos from Gaza arrived in the Philippines on Sunday night and 14 others are expected to follow as the Philippine government continues its repatriation efforts in the war-torn Palestinian territory. The recent repatriates are part of the second batch of those who went...
A total of 14 Filipinos from among the 56 who were earlier reported to cross to Egypt from Gaza returned to the war-torn Palestinian territory after their spouses were not allowed to join them in border crossing, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said Friday, Nov. 10. DFA...
United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson has expressed her gratitude to Filipino war veterans who have laid the foundation of the current military alliance between the Philippines and the US, which she said is stronger now than ever. Carlson on Friday, Nov. 10, commemorated the annual Veterans Day...
