Riyadh Region Police announced the arrest of five Filipino nationals accused of stealing from homes and possessing illegal drugs, Saudi Arabia’s Public Security said on Aug. 23. Authorities said the suspects were caught with the stolen personal belongings and the narcotic methamphetamine (shabu)...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Sunday, Aug. 24, that no Filipino was killed in the recent New York City tourist bus crash. However, the DFA said that some Filipinos who were among the 54 passengers of the tourist bus were injured. It did not disclose how many Filipinos were...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal will continue under Manila’s Provisional Understanding with Beijing, despite reports of increased Chinese vessel activity in the area. “The rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the BRP...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing to enhance its cooperation with Australia to bolster deterrence capabilities amid China’s escalating aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Australia Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...
President Marcos welcomed four newly designated ambassadors to the Philippines, reaffirming the vibrant and robust bilateral ties with their respective countries. Those who presented their credentials to President Marcos in Malacañan on Tuesday, Aug. 19, were Australian Ambassador Marc...
Tension gripped soldiers and marines onboard BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) as China deployed coast guard ships with water cannons and small boats armed with mounted weapons in the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong confirmed the arrest of six Filipino domestic helpers for breaching conditions of stay and falsely running a dental clinic. The confirmation came on Wednesday, Aug. 20, days after the Aug. 17 arrest of the Filipino workers. “The said FDWs (Foreign...
Vice President Sara Duterte 's sentiments over the state of the country 's education only reflect that her two-year stint in the Department of Education (DepEd) was a "complete failure," Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro pointed out in...
United States Senator Rick Scott visited the Philippines anew this week to boost the relations of the two countries, US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson said. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Aug. 17, the envoy shared about his meeting with the visiting senator. “Welcome back to...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, August 16, reported that daily leptospirosis cases dropped to 10 from August 10 to 14, a sharp decline from nearly 200 infections logged per day in the previous week. From June 8, a week after the rainy season was declared, until August 14, the agency...
The United States-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Council (USABC) reiterated its commitment to support the incoming chairship by the Philippines of the ASEAN-Business Advisory Council Philippines (ASEAN-BAC PH). In a meeting on Aug. 13 held on the sidelines of a reception hosted by...
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines), Inc. (FICCI) has vowed to further strengthen the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and the Philippines through deeper partnerships in trade, investment, and cultural exchange. The FICCI gave the commitment as it...
