Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has refiled his proposed "Parents Welfare Act of 2025," as a way to ensure that elderly parents are not abandoned by their children during times of need. The bill seeks to penalize those who fail to provide the necessary support to their "aging, sick, and...
The Philippines plans to fast-track the conclusion of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea when it assumes chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year. This was disclosed by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Monday, July 14....
The World Bank is urging the Philippines and many other developing nations to improve not only building standards but also their implementation. According to a June 10 World Bank report titled “ A Global Assessment of Building Codes: Current Status and Evolving Needs to Promote Resilient,...
The Philippine Navy (PN) denied the reported maritime patrol of the Chinese navy and coast guard in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday, May 31. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, PN spokesperson for WPS, said monitoring by the Armed Forces of the...
Australian Ambassador to Manila Hae Kyong Yu reminded the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to ensure that a more binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will also protect the rights of non-ASEAN members like Australia in using the critical waterways. ...
President Marcos is expected to push for the speedy conclusion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-China Code of Conduct (COC) during his participation at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next week. Marcos will follow through on his call to ASEAN member states to...
In preparation for possible health emergencies related to the 2025 national and local elections, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday, May 9, that its Central Office will be placed under Code White Alert next week. DOH / MB Visual Content Group From May 11 to 14, the DOH said its...
In anticipation of health-related incidents requiring immediate response, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised a Code White Alert for Labor Day on Thursday, May 1. DOH / MB Visual Content Group In a statement, the DOH said the alert will be in effect from May 1 to May 2. “By order of...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is considering taking “appropriate action” against China after it erroneously claimed that it has already seized Sandy Cay, a tiny sandbank near Pagasa Island where a Philippine military facility is located. This photo from Chinese state media...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said that both China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are committed to finalize the Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea by next year, but clarified that whether that will be legally binding for all parties...
Reelectionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go stressed the critical role of healthcare workers following the Department of Health (DOH) raising of Code White Alert during this Holy Week. That is why, it is important for pilgrims and the traveling public to cooperate by exercising...
As the timeframe set for the conclusion of the China-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Code of Conduct draws nearer, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo revealed on Monday, April 14, that there will be more rounds of negotiations in the coming months....
