By Raissa Robles A day after Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan refused to resign amid mounting public outrage over ghost flood projects worth billions, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr replaced him with high-performing Transport Secretary Vince Dizon. A former high government official who spoke on condition of anonymity told this […]
Read MoreBy Raissa Robles Maritime tensions between the Philippines and China have entered what analysts describe as a risky and potentially volatile phase after an accidental collision between two Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal, one of the most contested features in the South China Sea. The rare mishap involving the vessels from the Chinese coastguard and […]
Read MoreBy Jeoffrey Maitem The Philippine government has reported a marked increase in Chinese maritime activity near Scarborough Shoal, intensifying a stand-off over the disputed South China Sea atoll. Officials in Manila have characterised the build-up as an attempt by Beijing to reassert control after two Chinese ships collided last week during a chase involving a […]
Read MoreBy Sam Beltran Almost three in four Filipinos believe that schools should teach children about sex and reproductive health, a new survey has shown – a marked shift in public sentiment that advocates say underscores the urgency of combating disinformation and religious resistance as teen pregnancies and HIV cases surge in the Philippines. In the […]
Read MoreBy Sam Beltran With the Philippines gearing up to succeed Malaysia as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has confirmed that Manila will push for a finalised and binding code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea amid a longstanding maritime row with China. In […]
Read MoreThe Philippines expressed serious concern on Tuesday over what it described as “dangerous manoeuvres and unlawful interference” by Chinese vessels during a coast guard supply mission for Filipino fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal on Monday. “Their actions not only posed a grave danger to Philippine personnel and vessels, but also resulted in the unfortunate collision […]
Read MoreMANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that Beijing has “misinterpreted” his comments saying Manila will be inevitably drawn in to a conflict between China and Taiwan should one erupt. China accused Marcos of “playing with fire” after the Philippine leader said during a visit to India that “there is no way that […]
Read MoreMANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will examine policy options to address the online gambling crisis gripping the nation, his office said on Saturday, as calls mount for the government to enact tighter regulations, or ban internet betting completely. Concerns are growing over the rising number of Filipinos battling addiction to online gambling, which has […]
Read MoreBy Sam Beltran Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s state visit to India has culminated in the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, marking a symbolic high point as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. Beyond the ceremony, analysts say the trip reflects a growing convergence between Manila and New Delhi […]
Read MoreThe Philippine and Indian navies have sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila for New Delhi for a state visit. The Philippines has conducted “maritime cooperative activities” with foreign navies since late 2023 as part of its push to counter China’s […]
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