Philippines told to fast-track security deals after recent water cannon attack
A PHILIPPINE senator on Sunday called China’s coast guard use of water cannons against Filipino fishers at a disputed South China Sea shoal last week as escalatory, urging the government to fast-track security agreements with other nations to widen Manila’s web of allies.
Anti-political dynasty bill seen as ‘almost cautious’ to break the system, analysts say
THE PHILIPPINES’ long-delayed attempt to ending political dynasties risks amounting to little more than a symbolic gesture unless it meaningfully disrupts family-based succession in power, analysts said over the weekend, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. urged lawmakers to prioritize the passage of such the measure.
Regional board approves wage hike for workers in CAR
THE Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has approved a minimum wage increase of P35 for private...
Senator urges use of UN treaty to catch former Rep. Zaldy Co
THE PHILIPPINE government can harness the United Nations’ (UN) anti-corruption treaty to track down a former congressman linked to the multibillion-peso flood control scandal,...
Bato not in contact with counsel
THE LEGAL counsel for Senator Ronald “Bato” M. Dela Rosa said they have had no recent communication with the lawmaker, whose month-long absence from...
Amihan, shear line affecting Luzon
THE PHILIPPINES is set for generally stable weather this week, with no tropical cyclone expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to...
Cops seize P13.6-M drugs in CdO
COTABATO CITY — Plainclothes policemen seized P13.6 million worth of crystal meth (shabu) from a male dealer entrapped in Barangay Gusa in Cagayan de...
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea
MANILA — The Philippine coast guard said on Saturday that three Filipino fishermen had been wounded and two fishing vessels suffered “significant damage” when...
Philippines, US hold 9th naval drills in S. China Sea amid regional tensions
By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter
THE Philippines and the US held joint maritime exercises in the contested South China Sea, the Armed Forces of the...
Marcos vows to boost jobs, investment through better environment for business
By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter and Erika Mae P. Sinaking
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday said his administration aims to spur job...
Taiwan-PHL port tie-up may boost supply chains
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN — Taiwan’s push to boost collaboration with the Subic Bay port could strengthen supply chains between the two nations and spur cross-border...
Anti-political dynasty bill filed in House
LAWMAKERS have filed a bill seeking to bar members of political families from running for public office, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos,...