President Duterte, family visits Jollibee branch in Hong Kong
Hong Kong — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his family on Thursday, April 12, visited a branch of Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee at Whampoa, Hung Hom. On the last day…
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Philippines monitoring Chinese drills in the South China Sea
The Philippines is monitoring the reported combat drills conducted by China in the South China Sea. This, according to Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, following a recent Reuters report that…
China hits United States provocation
The Chinese government has criticized the United States after one of its warships sailed in the disputed waters of the South China Sea near Panganiban (Mischief) Reef in the Spratly…
Duterte to ICC: ‘If you want to find me guilty, go ahead’
An unfazed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, February 9 welcomed an international court’s move to conduct a preliminary examination into crimes against humanity allegedly committed under his drug war….
ICC to begin ‘preliminary examination’ of PH drug war
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to begin its “preliminary examination” into crimes against humanity allegedly committed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte under his ongoing campaign against illegal drugs….
Palace: PH ‘not too soft’ on China militarization
THE Philippine government is not taking a soft stand on China’s reported continuous military build up in the highly disputed South China Sea, Malacañang assured on Wednesday, February 7. Palace…
Duterte rejects EU invite, expects to be ‘insulted’ there
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo has turned down an invitation from the European Union (EU) to attend the upcoming 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in October. Speaking at the 45th anniversary of the…
Analyst warns China will soon control South China Sea
A United States-based analyst warned that China will soon effectively control the South China Sea amid the reported continuous developments of Beijing’s artificial islands in the heavily disputed waters. According…
Filipino solon charged for allegedly leading an anti-Trump protest
A FILIPINO lawmaker has been charged for supposedly organizing a violent rally against United States President Donald Trump during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit held in Manila…
PH formally turns down P380-M EU aid
THE Philippine government has formally rejected assistance projects amounting to at least P380 million or 6.1 million euros being offered by the European Union (EU), according to EU Ambassador to…
Palace defends decision to grant China research access in PH rise
Malacañang on Tuesday, January 23, has defended its earlier decision allowing China to carry out research in the Philippine Rise, formerly referred to as Benham Rise, which is located off…
PH formally turns down P380-M EU aid
THE Philippine government has formally rejected assistance projects amounting to at least P380 million or 6.1 million euros being offered by the European Union (EU), according to EU Ambassador to…
Palace defends decision to grant China research access in PH rise
Malacañang on Tuesday, January 23, has defended its earlier decision allowing China to carry out research in the Philippine Rise, formerly referred to as Benham Rise, which is located off…
Asia Cruise Cooperation Group Welcomes Korea as Member
Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Philippine Department of Tourism, The Taiwan Tourism Bureau, and Xiamen Municipal Tourism Development Commission recently held a celebration in Busan, South…
HealthTech Challenge PH commemorates 60 years of PH-Switzerland diplomatic relations
VP Leni Robredo praises Switzerland as example for PH health-focused tech solutions The health technology competition seeking homegrown solutions to expand Filipinos’ access to Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) was organized…
Growing Chinese arrivals drive more global premium brands to invest in DFP
“The Philippines is in a position to join the ranks of countries whose Duty Free industry is expected to grow by an average of 40 percent in the next decade,”…
BOC promotes tax-free ‘Balikbayan Box’ program
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is encouraging Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to use the tax-free “Balikbayan Box” program, saying that no one has availed of it yet as of…
Broadening family exceptions of Pres. Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’
Top court rules against Trump’s request to expand the controversial travel policy The United States Supreme Court this week ruled in favor of a lower court opinion that temporarily banned…
PDP-Laban considers learning ideology, policy from China’s Communist Party
THE Philippines’ ruling political party is open to the possibility of learning new ideologies, policies — this time, from China’s sole governing party. Speaking before visiting Filipino journalists in Fujian…
Duterte continues push for a drug-free community
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized the need of eradicating drug impunity during the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday, May 11, in…
Pacquiao defeats Bradley in his final fight
If Manny Pacquiao’s last time in the ring was indeed on Saturday, April 9, then he has ended his career on a high note. The Filipino fighter who rose to…
9 linked to Brussels bombings arrested
Evidence of link to Paris attacks mounting SEVEN people have been arrested in a series of raids in connection with the bombings at Brussels Airport and subway station earlier this…
3 ISIS-claimed attacks in Brussels kill at least 34, wound over 30
Suicide bombers are brothers and believed to be dead, 1 suspect still on the run THREE explosions in Brussels on Tuesday, March 22, that killed at least 34 and wounded…
Parties agree on peaceful resolution
AFTER a day of discussions on economic issues and trade, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) switched gears on Tuesday, Feb. 16, by working toward reaching a common stance…
World leaders create business network initiative
THE first-ever two-day summit with President Barack Obama and 10 Southeast Asian leaders kicked off on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California. The…
Obama visits families of San Bernardino shooting victims
Friend of shooters arrested and charged PRESIDENT Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle visited San Bernardino, California on Friday, Dec. 18, to meet privately with families of the victims of…
Over 190 countries adopt historic climate accord in Paris
AFTER 13 days of negotiations on addressing climate change on a global scale, 195 countries on Saturday, Dec. 12, approved a historic, unprecedented climate accord that seeks to address global…
Income inequality makes the rich stingier, study says
It might be the season of giving, but a new study shows that wealthy individuals residing in states with high income inequality are less likely to be generous toward others….
Top suspect in Paris attacks and accomplice confirmed dead
FRENCH officials said on Thursday, Nov. 19 that Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the Islamic State militant suspected of being the ringleader in last week’s terror attacks in Paris, has been killed in…
Study: Consumption of red and white meat can increase risk of kidney cancer
Consuming large amounts of meat cooked at high temperatures or over open flames, as well as red and white meat, may raise the risk of kidney cancer, a new study…