Image for representation purposes only.A Greek-owned ship was damaged after an attack by Houthis. Its crew members were rescued while the vessel was abandoned to drift in the Red Sea, per UK… Read More
The Philippines has stepped up patrols in the disputed South China Sea ahead of the rollout of a new Chinese regulation that empowers its coast guard to detain foreigners accused o… Read More
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the flag raising and wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Rizal Park, Manila to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day on Wedne… Read More
Wazzup Pilipinas!?The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) welcomed the appointment of Hon. Mike Planas as their new head as Chairman of the Board of Directors. President Ferdinand "Bongb… Read More
In the Philippines – where Spanish and later American colonial rule lasted almost four centuries – June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the crucial momen… Read More
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HEADLINES FLARED with the news of Mount Kanlaon's eruption and the country's assertion of sovereignty over… Read More
As two Philippine vessels meet on the high seas to transfer a sick Filipino soldier, China Coast Guard boats shadow, block and bump them, according to video released by the Philippine Coast… Read More
Previous Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. invites UAE International concerns Clergyman Sheik Abdullah canister Zayed Al-Nahyan and other senior Emirati authorities during a gathe… Read More
A petition with 10,000 signatures reached the office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on World Environment Day, calling for the protection of the Masungi Geopark Project (MGP).&n… Read More
Following the record-high sales of vehicles in the Philippines in 2023, the sectors for automotive parts and car care products are logically set to rev up further. Thus, the first Auto Parts… Read More
Singapore, June 1 (ANI): President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr of the Philippines made history on Friday as he became the first Philippine leader to deliver the keynote address at the 21st edition… Read More
SINGORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Chinese counterpart for more than an hour Friday, as the two countries seek to repair lines of communications between the… Read More
Nurses, engineers, doctors – now cybersecurity experts. As the Philippines counts the cost of brain drain, a surge in malicious cyber activity has highlighted the country’s digit… Read More
If you’ve been following me on 8Asians, you will know that I follow politics worldwide and not just in the United States. So when I came across this CAAMFest closing night film, the d… Read More
Decoding transatlantic relations with Beijing. By PHELIM KINE with STUART LAU Send tips here | Tweet @PhelimKine or @StuartKLau | Subscribe for free | View in your browser H… Read More
On 5th January 2024, the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act was signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. The EOPT Act introduced some significant changes to the National Internal Rev… Read More
MANILA, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Brunei on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to strengthen defense and economic ties. In his departure spee… Read More
Read Time:3 Minute On Saturday, May 19 in Brussels, the International Peoples' Tribunal (IPT) issued a "guilty" verdict on charges of war crimes and violations of international humanitarian… Read More
The head of the social action arm of the Catholic Church in the Philippines has called on Filipinos to defend democracy by ensuring that their “voices are heard and respected”.&n… Read More
One of the leaders of the anti-Israel protests that took place at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that she was left “homeless” after being removed from campus for her ro… Read More
"Samar whispers low,Leyte's heart in echo beats, Bridge of tales aglow"As a travel aficionado, I've crossed paths with the San Juanico Bridge numerous times, each encounter a fleeting… Read More
18-5-2024 (MANILA) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to “vigorously defend what is ours” against any intruders disrespecting the country’s territorial in… Read More
Celebrating Philippine Independence Day and the Filipino Dream
As the Independence Day 2024 approaches, Filipinos across the globe prepare to commemorate the country’s storied past… Read More
Despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s assurances to the international community about his commitment to human rights, ongoing abuses tell a different story.
Carlos Conde, s… Read More
When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends believed there was enough damning evidence to convi… Read More
Image for representation purposes onlyThe Philippines mentioned on Saturday that it has deployed vessels to a disputed zone in the waters of the South China Sea, where it reportedly accused… Read More
#BagongPilipinas | President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attends the Philippine Air Force Command Conference in Villamor Air base on Monday, May 13. For more news, visit: ►https://www.ptv… Read More
Media groups across Southeast Asia marked World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on May 3 by organizing and releasing statements highlighting the various challenges and difficulties journa… Read More
10-5-2024 (MANILA) The ongoing probe by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the Philippines’ contentious war on drugs has cast its scrutiny on former President Rodrigo Duterte… Read More
MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached 5.9 billion pesos (103 million U.S. dollars), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualde… Read More
Laoag, Philippines – Troops from the United States and the Philippines have launched Javelin missiles and fired howitzers to simulate repelling a maritime invasion along the coast of… Read More
Screengrab from a Facebook video posted by the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesIn an epic display of military strength, US, Australian, and Philippine soldiers sank a decommissioned product t… Read More
Corazon Aquino, born on January 25, 1933, in Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines, was a pivotal figure in Philippine history. As the first female president of the Philippines, she played a monument… Read More
MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Tuesday. Responding to the… Read More
4-5-2024 (MANILA) Amidst public criticism over their response to the latest harassment by China in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has staunchly defended its measu… Read More
Wazzup Pilipinas!?President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) unveiled the Commemorative Stamps f… Read More
In a concerning development, a manipulated audio recording featuring Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. giving instructions to the military regarding China has sparked considerable al… Read More
The current crisis affecting our agriculture sector caused by the 2024 El Niño phenomenon should no longer come as a surprise.
When the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astr… Read More
"IT'S COMPLICATED." The two words were all President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had to say about his relationship with the Duterte family. The president and his predecessor however were ready to e… Read More
Wazzup Pilipinas!?In the last third of April of this year, the Philippines will witness a unique and exceptional event, because it does not happen often, and it has an importance that makes… Read More
Manila: Following the strong opposition from China over the recently held trilateral summit between Japan, US and the Philippines, Manila warned China for the excessive maritime claims and a… Read More
Decoding transatlantic relations with Beijing. By STUART LAU with PHELIM KINE Send tips here | Tweet @StuartKLau or @PhelimKine | Subscribe for free | View in your browser WELCOME. Thi… Read More
The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippin… Read More
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and aggressive behaviour’ in the region
A cooperation agreem… Read More
Representation ImageThe US commitments to the defence of Japan and the Philippines remain ironclad, President Biden mentioned on Thursday as he hosted the countries’ leaders amid separ… Read More
11-4-2024 (MANILA) Former President Rodrigo Duterte may find himself pleased if invited to a Senate hearing regarding his alleged “gentleman’s agreement” with China, accor… Read More
President Joe Biden speaks during a trilateral meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the East Room of the White House in Washin… Read More
President Joe Biden said Thursday that US defence commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Min… Read More