For the first time, Vice President Sara Duterte spoke about the Philippines’ maritime and territorial issues with China, saying that it is best not to politicize the issue merely for “media mileage” and “social media commentary.” Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara...
Police forces will continue to search the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City to locate and serve the arrest warrant against the group’s leader Apollo Quiboloy despite the Temporary Protection Order issued by the local court. Department of the Interior and Local...
West Philippine Sea (File photo) A total of 163 Chinese ships were monitored by the Philippine Navy (PN) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the past week, a period marked by a series of hostile engagements at sea between the two countries. The deployment was recorded from Aug. 20 to 26, which was...
ASA Philippines Foundation, Inc. announced that its Board of Trustees has elected Richard J. Smith as its new president. In a statement, ASA Philippines said Smith brings to this role a wealth of experience spanning several decades in the financial services industry, and encompassing...
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) that will formalize and strengthen the relationship between the two bourses. TWSE Chairman Sherman Lin and PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship and a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel sail close to each other in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Aug. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of PCG) White-hulled ships, or coast guard vessels, shall be used to preserve lives and properties at sea, not endanger people’s lives nor...
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (MANILA BULLETIN) The administration coalition dubbed the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas has expressed in no uncertain terms its support for the Philippine National Police's (PNP) attempts to capture the wanted Pastor...
The Philippine Government has questioned China's "supposed commitment" in de-escalating the situation in the West Philippine Sea after the series of aggressions by Chinese maritime forces over the past week. A Chinese vessel rams Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel BRP Datu...
The Philippines is more focused on deterring armed attack rather than considering it amid the series of China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) reaches the starboard side of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal to deliver fresh supplies for Filipino...
German financial services giant Deutsche Bank said that investment growth in the Philippines will likely remain constrained in the near term despite the upcoming easing of the central bank’s restrictive policies. In its Asia Macro Insights report published on Monday, Aug. 26, Deutsche Bank...
House Spearker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday, August 26 urged China to pursue dialogue and consultations with Philippine authorities as a way to resolve the conflict in the West Philippine Sea and not resort to aggression or confrontation. Romualdez made the call as he...
To mark National Heroes Day this year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) coordinated simultaneous mass blood donation drives at 24 locations across the country. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) This extensive effort carried out on Aug. 25, aimed to honor the heroism of the nation's...
