Former President Duterte arrives at the ICC in The Hague
MANILA/THE HAGUE – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands today, having been taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He was arrested in Manila on March 11, 2025, upon his arrival … Continue reading Former President Duterte arrives at the ICC in The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested
MANILA – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila today, March 11, upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, following his return from Hong Kong. It is expected that Duterte will be transported to the International … Continue reading Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested
President Marcos Jr. Redefines Philippine-China Relations
MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has drawn a firm line in the sand against China, making his country’s increasingly strained relationship with Beijing a focal point of his campaign ahead of the May mid-term elections. Speaking in Mindanao, … Continue reading President Marcos Jr. Redefines Philippine-China Relations
Filipino Community in the U.S. Fears Deportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Filipino community in the United States is on edge as former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20 has reignited fears of deportation for undocumented immigrants. His administration’s aggressive push to toughen … Continue reading Filipino Community in the U.S. Fears Deportation
Philippines: Typhoon Recovery with Ongoing Preparedness
MANILA — The Philippines is making significant strides in recovering from past typhoon disasters, while also bolstering its preparedness for future calamities. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the government’s commitment to disaster resilience during an interview at the *Seatrade Cruise … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon Recovery with Ongoing Preparedness
Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts
MANILA – Villagers in northern provinces of the Philippines are being forced to evacuate as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches, compounding the challenges faced by a nation still grappling with the aftermath of a recent storm that claimed at least 182 lives … Continue reading Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts
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