Philippines campaigns for seat in UN Security Council
President Marcos first announced the country’s bid for a UN Security Council seat during his speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2022.
Tina G. Santos
Philippines, 32 other nations call for action on space debris
“In recent years, debris falling from rocket launches have fallen on Philippine territory, posing a hazard to communities,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said.
US, allies slam China for firing water cannons on Philippine vessels
The governments of Australia, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom as well as the European Union also released statements calling out China’s “unacceptable” and…
New enhanced defence sites to ‘seriously harm’ Philippines: China
On the South China Sea issue, the Chinese Embassy also maintained that “there is no problem of freedom of navigation” there.
Philippine’s government willing and able to prosecute drug war slays: Dept of Justice
The Department of Justice has thus far successfully prosecuted only two of the 8,000 cases.
Philippines accepts 200 recommendations from UN rights council
According to its Justice Secretary, the recommendations “fall within the scope of and bolster the Philippine Government’s ongoing human rights policies, programs and…
Rappler chief Maria Ressa will go to Supreme Court as Court of Appeals junks appeal
Former Rappler researcher Reynaldo Santos, Ressa’s co-accused in the case, was also convicted.
Smell of success: PH durian soon exported to China
“They successfully completed the risk assessment of the orchard harvesting, fruit packaging, pest monitoring”, among other evaluations, reported the Chinese Ambassador.
US bullying to blame for tensions: China envoy
Enraged by Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, China broke off communication with the US on key topics such as climate change, defense and transnational crime.
Philippine consulate warns Pinoys as hate crime victims reach 41 in US
Last week, a Filipino traveler in New York was struck by an assailant as he was walking with three other Filipinos.