Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate
MANILA/SEOUL – China has sought to expand its presence in contested areas of the South China Sea for years, brushing aside an international ruling that its claim to most of the waterway has no legal basis. The Philippines and South … Continue reading Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate
Philippines: Revitalizing the Silver Screen
MANILA – To bolster the Philippine film industry, President Ferdinand Marcos has enacted Executive Order No. 70, a decisive step aimed at enhancing the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) and, by extension, the entire cinematic landscape of the nation. … Continue reading Philippines: Revitalizing the Silver Screen
Typhoon Yagi’s Trail of Devastation in the Philippines
MANILA – In a harrowing display of nature’s fury, Typhoon Yagi has left a path of destruction across the Philippines, claiming 20 lives and etching a narrative of loss and resilience into the heart of the nation. The typhoon, which … Continue reading Typhoon Yagi’s Trail of Devastation in the Philippines
Philippines: Chinese ship rams patrol boat
MANILA – In the early hours of August 31, a serious incident occurred in the South China Sea when the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5205 collided with the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Teresa Magbanua. This incident, which took place near … Continue reading Philippines: Chinese ship rams patrol boat
Breakthrough: Philippines and China Forge Agreement
MANILA – In a significant diplomatic development, the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have established a mutual understanding regarding the resupply of the BRP Sierra Madre stationed at Ayungin Shoal. This agreement, as announced by the Philippine Foreign … Continue reading Breakthrough: Philippines and China Forge Agreement
Rising confrontation between China and the Philippines
MANILA – The South China Sea, a strategic and resource-rich area, has once again become the center of escalating tensions between China and the Philippines. Recent events have marked a significant rise in the confrontation, with reports of physical altercations … Continue reading Rising confrontation between China and the Philippines
Celebrating 126 Years of Philippine Independence
MANILA – As the Philippines marks the 126th anniversary of its independence, we reflect on the nation’s enduring spirit and the pivotal moments that have defined its journey. The celebration of Independence Day on June 12th is a testament to … Continue reading Celebrating 126 Years of Philippine Independence
Mount Kanlaon Eruption: Alert Level Raised
MANILA – In an unexpected escalation of volcanic activity, Mount Kanlaon, located on the central island of Negros in the Philippines, has undergone an explosive eruption, leading authorities to raise the alert level on Monday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology … Continue reading Mount Kanlaon Eruption: Alert Level Raised
Philippine President Marcos issues warning to China
SINGAPORE – On the opening day of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos issued a stern warning to China. In his speech, Marcos emphasized the Philippines’ determination not to surrender a single square millimeter of the South … Continue reading Philippine President Marcos issues warning to China
China attacks Philippine coast guard ship
MANILA – Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated once again following an incident in the South China Sea. On April 30, two Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at a Philippine coast guard vessel, the BRP Bagacay. … Continue reading China attacks Philippine coast guard ship