Philippine military suspects foreign groups could have funded EDSA rally
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the protest action led by military retirees could be foreign-funded, an accusation which the organizers objected to. Acting AFP…
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New US tariff exemption to spare $1-billion worth of Philippine goods
This came after US President Donald Trump issued a Nov. 14 executive order granting reciprocal tariff exemptions for goods that cannot be produced in large quantities stateside,…
Widening graft probe pushes Philippines to ‘high political risk’ status
The Philippines now joins a troubling cluster of high-risk countries, namely Pakistan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, India, Afghanistan, and Cambodia.
Workers’ safety comes first: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The country’s information technology and business process management industry is a major component of the economy. However, the industry’s big economic contribution is not…
UN approves US plan for international stabilisation force in Gaza
Arab and other Muslim countries that expressed interest in providing troops for an international force had signaled that Security Council authorisation was essential for their…
Filipino detainees describe life-threatening neglect in ICE facilities
These findings—including dozens of credible reports of medical neglect, unsafe food and water, and dangerous living conditions—echo long-standing alarms raised by Filipino and…
Chinese army issues warning to Philippines over ‘joint patrols’ in South China Sea
The official added that the theater command forces continuously remain on high alert and will firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty and security, as well as maintain peace…
President Marcos Jr’s battle for political survival
The writer observes: "What is striking is that many who fought the Marcos dictatorship with fierce resolve—people who once swore to resist every Marcos who came to power—are…
Forward or backward in 2028
It is immensely important that all anti-Duterte groups embrace a pragmatic stand, build a united coalition, and support a common candidate for 2028, the writer says.
Juan Ponce Enrile, a giant in Philippine politics, dies at 101
Former defense minister Enrile played a key role and was known as one of the architects in the implementation of martial law during Marcos Sr.’s administration. Yet, Enrile…