Philippines looks to ‘sole treaty partner’ US to strengthen ties: Marcos
President Marcos also stressed the need to find ways to strengthen alliances “in the face of the new economy post-pandemic.”
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Marcos, Biden cite importance of respecting sovereign rights in South China Sea
In a joint statement of the leaders, Marcos and Biden also supported the rights of Filipino fishermen’s rights to pursue their livelihoods within the Philippines’ EEZ.
Covid-19 positivity rises in the Philippines further to 13.5%: Octa Research
The positivity rate is almost thrice the ideal threshold the World Health Organization set.
Mindoro oil spill: Still a murky affair 2 months later
Nerissa Magbanua, a resident of Barangay Navotas in Calapan, the provincial capital, believes the oil spill is worse than the pandemic.
Filipino water firms ready supply projects ahead of El Niño
The plans include reactivating 45 deep wells as well as the commissioning of two modular treatment plants, which is estimated to improve reliability for 700,000 customers.
Philippines privacy watchdog’s biggest test
Ultimately, it is up to citizens to keep those we entrust with vital roles—like safeguarding information—faithful to their assigned duties.
10 to 14 tropical cyclones expected to enter Philippine’s area of responsibility from May to October
Senior weather specialist Rusy Abastillas said that the country would undergo a transition period by June and may experience the effects of the southwest monsoon and the onset of…
New wage category for Philippine’s health workers eyed
House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera said the concern must be addressed because “the disparity in wages between the private and public health sectors is a glaring and…
US, Philippine forces sink mock enemy warship in their biggest war games yet
Military from both countries have said the exercises across the Philippines, which include sites facing Taiwan, were not targeted at any country.
Philippines detects first case of Arcturus subvariant
The XBB subvariant remains the country’s most dominant strain, with 1,861 cases recorded and the XBC following at second with a total of 764.