PHILIPPINES

Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday

MINDANAO/MANILA – On Easter Sunday, the southern Philippine island of Mindanao was shaken by multiple earthquakes. The strongest quake registered a magnitude of 5.9 and struck at 12:11 a.m. local time, approximately 51 kilometers west of the coastal town of … Continue reading Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday

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