Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on Tuesday, April 14, with both sides discussing bilateral relations, including tensions in the South China Sea and expanding economic cooperation. The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) said the...
Meet the “Magnificent Seven.” After a thorough selection process and extensive deliberations, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee on Monday, April 13, announced the names of seven exemplary athletes who will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. In...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in ongoing discussions to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG), firmly rejecting claims that the negotiations are being conducted in...
A newly-formed opposition coalition to the current administration is using the "unity" catchphrase that was made popular by President Marcos. Former House Speaker and Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez placed the spotlight on the so-called "RAGE Coalition" in a Facebook post on...
Any potential resumption of discussion on oil agreement with China or other countries will be firmly anchored on Philippine sovereignty and in full compliance with the Constitution and existing laws, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement on Sunday, April 12, the DFA said that...
Summer is definitely heating up with the TOYCON Summer Prelude 2026 taking over the stunning venues of the Okada Manila on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026. Serving as the official warm-up event to the highly anticipated main TOYCON x POPLIFE Event happening this June at the SMX Convention...
During the late 2000s and early 2010s, Malate, at least for me, was still abuzz with nightlife. I remember I would visit my friends at UP Manila, then still in their residency at Philippine General Hospital (PGH), and I, then working for my father’s petroleum company with an office in Makati,...
More senators on Monday, April 6, have said they are open to a possible joint oil and gas exploration between the Philippines and China as they weigh the benefits that the country may gain. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said such proposal had already...
Malacañang has clarified that the government’s efforts to secure safe passage for Philippine vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are aimed at ensuring a steady fuel supply, not immediately lowering oil prices. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
The push for joint energy exploration between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) met fierce opposition from a think tank, citing Beijing 's long history of maritime aggression against Filipinos. The Stratbase Institute, an independent international think-tank and...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has urged the Philippines to stop what it described as “provocations” in the West Philippine Sea, while warning that Beijing will take “strong measures” to protect its territorial claims. In a Facebook post on Sunday, April 5, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji...
For many Filipino fashion designers, one of their ultimate goals is to showcase their work in one of the world’s major fashion capitals. It’s not just about putting their name on the map, but about presenting what Filipino design talent is all about. That was the mission of Spotlight Couronne...
