China has urged President Marcos to "read more" so he could "develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question." Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, made the pronouncement on Tuesday after the President congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his...
The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Marcos congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory. The Chinese Embassy in Manila confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz was summoned by...
China has warned against those who are "expressing congratulations" to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory for the presidency of the self-governing island being claimed by Beijing to be its own. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Beijing already made...
The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa answers lawmakers' queries during the Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Health's hearing on his ad interim appointment as health secretary on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. (Senate PRIB Photo) Department of Health (DOH)...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has renewed his call for Filipinos to maintain vigilance and to comply with health protocols as the number of flu-like cases rise in the country. “Let’s not be complacent. If it’s not too burdensome let’s still wear face masks,” said Go,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday, September 26 said the removal of China’s floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal is consistent with the Philippine government’s position on the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo presents the proposed...
President Marcos said the Philippines is dedicated to peaceful relations that makes for a conducive business climate for foreign investors. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM/Milken Institute Screenshot) Marcos stated this as he spoke at the Asia Summit 2023 on Wednesday, Sept. 13, as...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Aug. 28, said that teachers who fail to comply with its directive directive to take down postings on classroom walls might face administrative sanction. A teacher of Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School in Malate, Manila takes down decorations in...
Private schools believe that their financial viability will be compromised under the passage of the "no permit, no exam" ban claiming that it is "tantamount to a death sentence" as it will force them to cut corners in their operations and cause systemic damage to the private...
The Philippines and the United States have officially launched the inaugural US-Philippines Energy Policy Dialogue (EPD) to deepen the two countries' energy ties and clean energy transition. File photos/Pixabay In a statement, the US State Department said its Deputy Assistant Secretary for the...
The National Security Council (NSC) vowed to take the lead in the effective implementation of the Philippine National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028, a list of guidelines which seeks to address all of the country’s national security needs and concerns within the next five years. National...
