Iran asked to designate Philippines ‘non‑hostile’ for safe Hormuz passage
Sharing details of the bilateral meeting, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro emphasised that the designation is “vital for…
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Philippine President Marcos orders expedited Marawi rehabilitation projects
The President was also updated on the proposed funding sources and mechanisms to prevent further procurement delays that could affect civil works.
ASEAN states working on fuel-sharing deal
This measure, through which ASEAN countries can provide petroleum supplies to neighbors facing shortages of at least 10 percent of their requirements, comes as the conflict in the…
Philippine State Palace, print media join forces vs fake news
Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez likened fake news, disinformation, and misinformation to “venom that poisons the hearts and minds” of Filipinos,…
Possible outcomes: What happens next in Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC case?
Mr Duterte will face for the second time the judges of the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I, to participate in the hearing of the confirmation of his charges, as well as the annual…
Philippines drops anew in world corruption rankings
The archipelago fell six places, ranking 120th out of 182 countries monitored in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index report by the watchdog group Transparency International.
Philippine government moving to prevent return to ‘dirty money’ list
The State Palace assured the public that the administration continues to strengthen investigations and anti-money laundering enforcement as part of its commitment to uphold…
‘It’s like I am on a weight-loss diet,’ Philippine President Marcos says about thinner figure
The President assured the public that he is on his way to full recovery after being diagnosed with diverticulitis, contradicting claims that his health had since deteriorated.
Music diplomacy: Chinese envoy not unwelcome to Philippine first lady
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday shared a photo of first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan when they attended Chinese pianist…
Philippines’ new gas find to power 5.7M households a year
The well called Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1) is estimated to contain around 98 billion cubic feet (2.8 billion cubic meters) of gas in place.