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