End cycle of corruption, empty promises
The Filipino people are demanding to see something drastic, substantial, sincere, and specific.
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In flooded Philippine town, the dead need dry ground
In Hagonoy, even the dead are not spared by tidal waters, their resting places relocated time and again to escape the floods.
Malaysia hands ASEAN chairmanship baton to the Philippines
In his closing remarks, Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim said it was a privilege to host leaders in Kuala Lumpur, describing the experience as illuminating. He also extended his…
Philippine President Marcos to China: Cooperation cannot exist alongside coercion
As the incoming ASEAN chair, the Philippines committed to engaging the bloc and China in diplomacy and mutually beneficial cooperation in the South China Sea, while asserting the…
US Navy helicopter, jet crash into South China Sea
The first crash involved a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, which "went down in the waters of the South China Sea while conducting routine operations from the aircraft carrier USS…
Philippine President Marcos orders price freeze on basic goods until yea-rend
The price freeze applies to canned sardines, canned meats, all kinds of milk, coffee, bottled water, instant noodles, bread, salt, soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, bottled water,…
The Gen Z revolt
Youth-led protests reflect anger at the abuse of power, corruption, nepotism and inequality, says the writer.
Philippine President Marcos hits ‘illegal actions’ in South China Sea in ASEAN-US Summit
For the first time, President Marcos himself denounced the move of China to establish the so-called “nature reserve” status over the China-controlled Bajo de Masinloc…
Business, labour groups in Philippines criticise President Marcos for slow progress vs corruption
“Workers and employers have long carried the burden of building and sustaining this country through our labor, our enterprise and our taxes. That’s why we can never be silent…
200 rescued Filipinos seek repatriation from Myanmar
The Department of Foreign Affairs, together with the Department of Migrant Workers and other agencies, said it was also working to ensure the safe repatriation of affected…