Philippine President Marcos studying extension of USD 0.81/kilo price cap on imported rice
The recommendation remains under review by the President for approval as the administration weighs the expected wet season harvest by September.
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40 Filipino sailors unhurt in Hormuz strait attacks
Both vessels were attacked one after the other, despite the 60-day accord signed by the United States and Iran which had agreed to end days of back-and-forth fighting in the…
Philippines braces for severe El Niño seen to last until 2027
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said government agencies were intensifying preparations as forecasts pointed to prolonged dry conditions that could affect large parts of…
Philippine President Marcos invites Russian counterpart Putin to finally visit Manila
President Marcos, the current Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) chair, extended the invitation on Thursday during his bilateral meeting with Putin in Kazan on the…
Philippine President Marcos heads to Kazan for ASEAN-Russia Summit, meeting with Russian counterpart Putin
In his departure statement, President Marcos said the trip carries both regional and personal significance as it marks his first visit to Russia.
Philippine maritime council defends defence minister vs China sanctions, upholds rights in West Philippine Sea
For the National Maritime Council, Sec. Gilberto Teodoro’s statements and actions only reflect the country’s commitment “to uphold its sovereignty, sovereign rights, and…
Philippine President Marcos expected to meet President Putin in ASEAN-Russia summit: Russian FM Lavrov
The Philippine State Palace has yet to publicly confirm whether President Marcos will attend the ASEAN-Russia Summit scheduled for June 17 to 18 in Kazan, considered Russia’s…
Philippine government to serve future ICC warrants immediately
This is to prevent a scenario similar to fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s eluding the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him more than a week…
Philippine President Marcos won’t meddle in VP Duterte impeachment trial: State Palace
Malacañang Palace also distanced itself from rumors of another Senate coup to unseat Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, only a week after he got enough votes to oust his…
Philippines-Paraguay sign key trade, investment deals
The deals were signed during the official visit of Paraguay President Santiago Peña to the Philippines on Monday—the first leader from the South American country to visit…