Malacañang has defended President Marcos’ push for the Philippines to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying the country would have the opportunity to participate in decision-making on international peace and security. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
President Marcos will use his upcoming visit to the United Nations (UN) in New York to call for peace in the Middle East and the protection of civilians, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Speaking in a pre-departure briefing on Friday, March 6, DFA spokesperson Assistant Secretary...
The Senate on Monday, March 2, concurred in the ratification of the treaty between the Philippines and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 315 seeks to enable persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to serve their...
Senator Erwin Tulfo is seeking the Senate’s concurrence on the treaty between the Philippines and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the transfer of sentenced persons. Tulfo said this as he sponsored Senate Resolution No. 315 to the plenary exactly five days after it was...
The Philippine Army (PA) announced Wednesday, Feb. 25, that it has launched the third iteration of its large-scale Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “Katihan” 2026 at Paredes Air Station in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. The exercise is designed to test the Army’s ability to quickly move...
The Philippines, through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), showcased to United Nations development leaders how it is translating international commitments into tangible jobs and social protection programs nationwide. The presentation took place during the 3rd Directors Group Retreat...
The Department of National Defense (DND) stepped up its maritime cyber defense efforts through a specialized training course with the United Kingdom and a high-level cyber meeting with Canada. The DND, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), joined a maritime cybersecurity training...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Feb. 18, expressed support for increased deployments of United States missile systems to the country following the 12th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) held in Manila. AFP spokesperson Col. Frances Margareth...
Two People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) warships were sighted near the southeastern portion of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during the 14th Philippine-United States- Australia Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on Monday, Feb....
Asia United Bank (AUB) reported a 12-percent growth in unaudited consolidated net income to a record ₱12.7 billion last year, up from ₱11.4 billion in 2024, on the back of a more robust commercial lending portfolio combined with improved operational efficiency. The bank said in a disclosure to...
Senators Risa Hontiveros and Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Monday, February 9 confirmed the meeting of key liberal opposition figures with former vice president and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo. Aquino told reporters in an interview that it was a “reunion” of sorts, as it is their first...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will conduct a series of large-scale military activities with the United States in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for two months, it was confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for WPS, said the exercises will take...
