The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has described China’s sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and his immediate family as an “unfriendly act” that could further strain relations between Manila and Beijing. In a statement issued late Thursday night, June 11,...
Most parts of the country can expect generally fair weather on Independence Day as the easterlies have become the dominant weather system while the southwest monsoon or habagat has weakened, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday,...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government said Friday that China 's imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban, against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was "an unfriendly act" that could further strain relations, while he vowed to continue defending Manila 's...
Renewed tensions in the Middle East and escalating shipping disruptions, which trigger severe oil price shocks, are straining consumers and global economic growth alike. Since we import the vast majority of our energy requirements, these tensions have unmasked the fragility of the country’s power...
Senate President Pro Tempore and Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday, June 11, that the Senate will not yield to intimidation following a cyberattack on the institution 's website. “Hindi kami susuko sa intimidasyon. Hindi kami hihinto sa aming trabaho para sa bawat...
The Philippines can play a leading role in the global nuclear energy renaissance if it succeeds in developing a skilled workforce capable of supporting a safe, secure, and modern nuclear sector, a United States (US) Embassy official said on Thursday, June 11. During the Nuclear Workforce...
Rising living costs are forcing more Filipino households to sacrifice long-term financial security in order to cope with immediate financial pressures, according to the latest Financial Resilience Index released by Sun Life Philippines. In a statement on Thursday, June 11, the insurer said its...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla is set to file a resolution seeking an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora. ...
K-pop superstars BTS have once again proven their massive pull in the Philippines after tickets for their two-day “Arirang” concert in Bulacan sold out within just three days of ticket sales, prompting an immediate wave of calls from fans for an additional show. Promoter Live Nation Philippines...
The Senate on Thursday, June 11, said its official website was recently subjected to an unauthorized modification, or website defacement, but initial findings showed no indication that confidential or sensitive information had been compromised. In a statement, the Senate, through its Electronic...
By YUKA MORIYAMA TOKYO (Jiji Press) – As Japan and the Philippines prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations next month, a Tokyo-based Filipino folk dance troupe is uplifting Japanese audiences and bringing the two nations closer through the power of dance. Inrayog Philippines traces its...
Twenty-twenty-six marks the diamond anniversary of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Manila-based institution that stands at the forefront of the Asia-Pacific’s transition toward a more sustainable and resilient future. Since its establishment in 1966, the ADB has evolved from a traditional...
