The Duterte administration is not turning its back on the United States despite its close ties with China. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a public address at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on July 6, 2021. (Malacañang) President Duterte explained that...
A locally-published think thank study is batting for increased transparency and accountability from government when it comes to infrastructure projects in the Philippines that have been funded by other nations, particularly China. Professor Dindo Manhit (Photo from ADRi) “It is the responsibility...
President Duterte is counting on China not only to stay as a friend and partner in advancing peace and development, but also a defender of what is good and just for all. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President heaped praises on China and recognized its immense power and...
The enactment of the new baselines law is the “most inexpensive and effective means” to enforce the South China Sea Arbitral award won by the country against China, retired Supreme Court associate justice Francis Jardeleza said on Monday, July 5. Jardeleza has submitted a letter to President...
JIUQUAN, China -- China sent a new meteorological satellite into planned orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday morning. The satellite, Fengyun-3E (FY-3E), was launched by a Long March-4C rocket at 7:28 a.m. (Beijing Time), and this was the 377th flight mission...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House Today we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United States. This year our two countries also mark 70 years of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), which “enables close security cooperation and enhances...
President Duterte, catapulted to office on a campaign promise to eliminate illegal drugs and corruption in 2016, is on the final stretch of his presidency. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) And the President is first to admit that addressing the problem of illegal drugs and...
The construction of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila is now 70 percent complete, meaning it is on the way to "substantial completion" within the fourth quarter of this year. COMING SOON -- The China-funded Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is nearing "substantial completion" after its construction...
CHENGDU, China -- An international research team has announced the discovery of a tiny dinosaur track with a length of 10.2 mm, which is the smallest dinosaur track found in China. Paleontologists from China, the United States, Germany, and Australia found the tridactyl footprint, which is 9.6 mm...
A netizen has apologized to Vice President Leni Robredo for the insults he hurled at her during the 2016 election campaign and for wishing that she had died alongside her husband, the late former Interior secretary Jesse Robredo. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) A screenshot of the Facebook...
United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Thursday night in Washington, D.C.) conveyed his sympathy and deepest condolences to the Filipino people over the death of former President Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III whom he described as America’s “valued friend and partner.” “He was a valued...
If there is one thing former President Benigno Aquino III should be remembered with, it is his determination to fight for the Philippine’s rights and sovereignty, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Thursday. Hontiveros, an ally of the Aquino administration, said it is imperative that the public...