Philippine actions in South China Sea ‘extremely dangerous’ – Chinese state media
Chinese state media accused the Philippines on Monday of repeatedly infringing on China's territory in the South China Sea, spreading false information and colluding...
Lawmaker suggests invoking defense treaty with US; China raises ‘caution’
ONE of the leading legal minds in Congress urged the government on Thursday to seek United States assistance against potential attacks on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, assuring President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. that Manila’s 72-year-old defense treaty with Washington can be invoked.
Gov’t told to ensure transparency in using unprogrammed funds
THE PHILIPPINE government should ensure transparency in how they decide to use the unprogrammed funds which it increased by P450 billion in the P5.768-trillion national budget for next year.
P3 Fund bill seeks to boost microenterprise growth
A LAWMAKER has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) Fund to provide financial assistance specific to micro-enterprises.
NTC suspends SMNI operations for 30 days
THE NATIONAL Telecommunication Commission (NTC) has slapped Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) with a suspension that stops it from broadcasting for 30 days.
DoH: No mandated masking yet
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) said on Wednesday that there is no need to revert to mandatory wearing of face masks in public despite...
Retired cop admits De Lima lie
A RETIRED police general who testified against former senator Leila M. de Lima in her drug trafficking cases has expressed his intention to recant...
President names new MIAA chief
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed airport operations expert Eric Jose Castro Ines as acting general manager and board member of the Manila...
Bontoc aims for zero injuries
BAGUIO CITY — Authorities in Bontoc, the capital town of Mountain Province, are working together to ensure zero injuries during the Christmas and New...
P47.6-M ‘shabu’ seized in Zamboanga
COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics agents, working undercover, seized P47.6 million worth of “shabu” and arrested the man allegedly selling the illegal substance to them...
China warns Philippines to resolve South China Sea tensions via dialogue
BEIJING/MANILA - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines to address through dialogue what China sees as "serious difficulties" in their relations over...
China stays open to dialogue, but pins ‘provocation’ on Philippines
CHINA moderated its tone towards the Philippines on Tuesday, expressing openness to dialogue over the two nations’ territorial disputes in the South China Sea after Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said he would explore alternatives to resolving maritime issues.