President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. cited the need for an efficient system for the distribution of World War II veterans' pension as he paid tribute to them during the celebration of the 81st Araw ng Kagitingan on Monday, April 10. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* In an...
The United States joined the Philippines in celebrating the 81st Day of Valor. Through its embassy in Manila, the US paid tribute to Filipinos and Americans for their heroism in World War II. "This #Kagitingan2023, we join the Philippines in paying tribute to Filipinos and Americans who bravely...
As the country commemorates Araw Ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor on Sunday, April 9, Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to show “gallant acts of kindness and bayanihan” and work together to strengthen democratic institutions. Vice...
The Department of National Defense (DND) called on the public, especially the younger generation, to commemorate the Philippine Veterans Week beginning Wednesday, April 5, in honor of the gallantry of all Filipino freedom fighters. The week-long event will last until April 12, which will be...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (AFP) YAGIDNE, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he hoped Russian leader Vladimir Putin would spend the rest of his life in a dark basement with a bucket for a toilet. Zelensky spoke in the village of Yagidne,...
Although the Philippine government is endorsing the United States (US)-led Summit for Democracy Declaration to affirm the country’s “unwavering commitment to upholding our democratic values and principles,” it “disassociates” itself from the declaration’s reference to the International...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, March 29 criticized President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s move to disengage from the International Criminal Court (ICC) saying it is a mistake. Hontiveros made the remark after the President expressed his disappointment at the ICC’s decision to...
There is nothing more that the Philippines can do but to disengage after the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected the country's appeal to suspend the drug war probe. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated this when sought for a comment on the ICC's decision on the sideline of the...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected the Philippine government's request to suspend its ongoing investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. In a decision dated March 27, 2023, the ICC Appeals Chamber denied Manila's plea "in the absence of persuasive reasons in...
KYIV, Ukraine - The United Nations said Friday it was "deeply concerned" by what it described as summary executions of prisoners of war carried out by Russian and Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. The head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, Matilda Bogner, said her...
KYIV, Ukraine - A Russian strike on a humanitarian support centre in eastern Ukraine killed three people, the emergencies service said Friday, revising their previous toll of five dead. This handout picture taken and released by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine on March 24, 2023 shows the...
ILOILO CITY – Ten surviving veterans of World War II were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands last week. WORLD War II veterans were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands over the...
