
Tokyo backs Manila’s maritime defense push
A few days after Japan formally handed over coastal radar systems to the Philippines, defense planners are now focused on a less visible task: figuring out how…
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A few days after Japan formally handed over coastal radar systems to the Philippines, defense planners are now focused on a less visible task: figuring out how…
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Airport interdiction efforts scored another breakthrough after authorities uncovered more than four kilograms of suspected shabu, with an estimated street…
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In Munich, Manila warned the Indo-Pacific will be shaped by whether law survives at sea.
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A new community park featuring century-old acacia trees and modern recreational facilities is set to open soon near the Clark International Airport, officials…
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All eyes will be on former president Rodrigo Duterte on 23, 24, 26 and 27 February as he faces a confirmation of charges hearing before the International…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday allowed former President Rodrigo Duterte to skip his four-day confirmation of charges hearing set to begin on…
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The Philippines and Japan are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic and cultural relations in 2026, highlighting decades of cooperation in peace, development, and…
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Ipinahayag ng Malacañang noong Biyernes, 20 Pebrero 2026, na hindi kailangan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na subaybayan ang legal na proseso ng dating…
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International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors have formally opposed former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s bid to skip his confirmation of charges hearing,…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported Thursday a major blow to drug trafficking and illegal transport activities at the nation’s primary gateway,…
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Malacañang maintained that the ongoing proceedings against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague,…
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The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) urged policymakers to take a cautious approach to tax reforms aligned with proposals from the Organisation for…
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A distressed fishing boat was rescued in the vicinity waters off Capon Grande, Zambales, on 18 February 2026.
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The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said the Philippines can help modernize global seafarer training standards as the shipping sector…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go emphasized the importance of fairness and due process in the face of reports he is facing an arrest warrant from the…
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reaffirmed the agency’s support for member states and the global shipping…
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Exactly one year ago, I wrote about the almost quixotic efforts of former Secretary of Tourism Mina Gabor to jumpstart Farm Tourism through an annual…
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Zamboanga City — Technical divers recovered three more bodies from the wreck of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 on Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to 57 as…
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