House probe of Duterte-China ‘gentleman’s agreement’ begins
Talks about the 'gentleman’s agreement' first came out after Duterte’s former presidential spokesperson, lawyer Harry Roque, confirmed to reporters last March 27 that Duterte…
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Philippine Congress approves divorce bill on 2nd reading
During the plenary session, the proposal was approved via viva voce or voice voting.
House to summon Duterte admin execs over ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China
The deal was largely an agreement not to repair the decrepit World War II-era ship used as a Philippine military outpost on Ayungin Shoal.
Philippine House execs to look into reason for high basic commodity prices
While headline inflation numbers have not been volatile in the past few months, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported in early April that inflation rose to 3.7 per cent for…
Vax kids vs hepatitis B to avoid liver cancer outbreak, parents urged in the Philippines
According to former health secretary and now Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin, there was a notable decrease in inoculations against hepatitis B even if they are readily…
Stronger Philippine-Japan ties critical in regional economic development: Japan exec
After separate bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Marcos would jointly meet the two in a trilateral summit.
$100 billion investments seen to flow into the Philippines in 5-10 years – US envoy
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said during an official visit to Manila last March for the trade and investment mission that the US aims to be the economic partner of choice…
Ex-President Duterte, China had deal to keep WPS status quo: Former spokesperson
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified, however, that the agreement was non-binding and could not be applied during current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s…
No Plan B for House on changing constitution, but people’s initiative can be it: Philippine House leader
House Leader Barbers maintained that the House has nothing to do with the people's initiative for Charter change, as it was a proposal brought forward by proponents who believe…
China hopes Philippines steers towards bringing bilateral ties back on track
China enjoyed good ties with the Philippines during the term of then-President Rodrigo Duterte. However, observers have noted that Manila and Beijing are at odds again, with…