China arrests three Filipinos suspected of espionage
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have reiterated that China will take strict action against foreign espionage.
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Rights watchdog slams online ‘dirty tactics’ vs Duterte drug war victims’ kin
The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines condemned online threats and harassment reportedly experienced by families of drug war victims, which it said were…
Maritime security is a core issue for Filipinos
As the Philippines grapples with its own domestic issues—upcoming elections, political rivalries, and economic challenges—it has to defend itself and assert its sovereignty…
China advises its citizens in Philippines: Beware of ‘traps and snares’
The embassy did not specify any case, but the advisory came in the wake of police and military operations that led to the arrest of several Chinese nationals accused of espionage.
Philippine military welcomes possible F-16 sale; expert sees easy US Congress nod
The US State Department green-lighted the sale, which includes 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the country, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on…
US President Trump’s ‘kind’ tariffs: Harshest burden falls on Asia
In Mr. Trump's most ambitious economic policy that he said will make America wealthy again, he announced a tariff of 10 percent on all goods coming into America from anywhere in…
Joint Philippine, US Marines exercise kicks off in province of Maguindanao Norte
Brig. Gen. Romulo Quemado II, 1st Philippine Marine Brigade commander, said 480 Philippine and 45 US Marine personnel and other security forces were participating in the extensive…
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief to soldiers: Plan for action in case of Taiwan invasion
Beijing, which did not rule out the usage of force to put Taiwan under its control, on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to surround Taipei, aimed at practicing…
Philippines not ready for 7.7-magnitude quake similar to Myanmar
According to a preview of a special report by the risk assessment and consultancy firm PSA Philippines Consultancy Inc. PSA: In 2019, at least 52,000 may die and 500,000 others…
Philippine central bank sees March inflation at 1.7% to 2.5%
Higher electricity rates and rising prices of fish and meat are putting upward pressure on consumer prices.