New Philippine polymer banknotes more effective against counterfeits
The country's central bank was defending its decisions after the fresh polymer banknotes met backlash from the public, who questioned why portraits of national heroes from the old…
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President Marcos approves implementation of Philippine-South Korea trade agreement
The agreement aims to strengthen economic relations between the two countries by facilitating trade and investment flows, removing barriers to market access, and creating new…
Philippine President Marcos on country’s current state: We’re quite stable amid political noise
Mr. Marcos did not specify what he was referring to as “noise,” but it was only in the past month when the rift between him and Vice President Sara Duterte took a turn for the…
Philippines creates one-stop system for reporting child rights violations
The Makabata Program will establish a one-stop system for addressing and monitoring all issues and concerns related to children needing special protections or CNSPs, including…
President Marcos rejects sending warships to West Philippine Sea: ‘We are not at war’
Mr. Marcos made the statement after the Philippine Coast Guard previously floated the idea of sending naval ships into the country’s territorial waters as a “policy option,”…
Philippine President Marcos signs law to institutionalise mental health programs in schools
The new law aims to enhance mental health initiatives in schools by mandating mental health programs in all public and private schools.
20,000 more offshore gaming operator workers to leave Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration on Monday said it is expecting some 20,000 more foreign Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) workers to leave the country in the next few weeks.
Philippine President Marcos says he ordered to stop the impeachment cases vs VP Duterte
Mr. Marcos further pointed out that an impeachment complaint would only “tie down” both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Philippine National Police will be ready if VP Duterte files raps vs cops, says spokesperson
On Wednesday, Nov. 27, Ms. Duterte said she is considering filing charges for disobedience, kidnapping, and robbery against the PNP.
Justice department eyes Philippine VP Duterte criminal liabilities for President Marcos kill threat
Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres said no matter what Ms. Duterte’s justification is, justice should be exacted through a legal and judicial process.