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“Still and all, the tandem ran and won by a landslide on 9 May 2022 and on 30 June 2022, they officially assumed their respective posts. Well, THAT was quick. The UniTeam, which had propelled Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte to power, had started to crack not even …

Walkable cities are not new.  There are many of them around the world, most of them becoming tourist attractions because of their Old World charm, or efficient modern facilities, or serene nature landscape. Many Filipinos who have visited a walkable city in Europe, US, or Asia, talk about being impressed …

A maritime expert on Saturday said the Philippines needs international support as tensions with China escalate in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), particularly regarding the recent Ayungin Shoal incident. “We still need the support of the international community and it is only right we have their support to condemn such …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved Executive Order (EO) No. 62, reforming tariff rates and nomenclature to ensure a steady supply of goods and protect Filipinos’ purchasing power. The new multi-year tariff schedule, effective until December 31, 2028, aims to enhance productivity, trade, and consumer welfare. …

Photo from Presidential Communications Office Palace says MDT invocation ‘not considered’ Malacañang said the attack on unarmed Filipino soldiers by China Coast Guard (CCG) and maritime militia vessels in Ayungin Shoal was a “misunderstanding” and does not require invoking a defense treaty with the United States. In a press conference …

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino delivers a speech on board the USS Blue Ridge to welcome the US warship docked at the Port of Manila yesterday. Looking on are 7th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Fred Kacher and US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. MANILA, Philippines — The command ship of the US …

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) posted photos after the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) boarded Navy vessels near Ayungin Shoal, seizing firearms and injuring personnel on June 17, 2024. (Facebook / AFP) Call for unity, modernization of AFP, PCG MANILA, Philippines — Business organizations yesterday deplored the harassment of …

Philippine Senate, Pasay City (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – The ongoing factual and independent review of the budget of the New Senate Building (NSB) will be transparent to ensure high quality at a reduced cost, assured Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday. Senate President Francis Escudero earlier announced that …

RESIGNATION CALL. Five commissioners of the National Commission of Senior Citizens call for the resignation of their chairperson, Franklin Quijano, during a press conference in Manila on Friday (June 21, 2024). The group accused Quijano of grave abuse of authority, gross misconduct and gross negligence of duty, which the NCSC chief …

CEBU CITY – Two persons were arrested after they allegedly demanded money from a woman in exchange for deleting the victim’s sex videos. TWO men were arrested in Cebu City on Tuesday for allegedly blackmailing a woman over her sex videos.  (Photo via Calvin Cordova) Jaime Lisondra Ferrer Jr. and …