Philippines signs five-year defense pact with UK
In their joint statement, the Philippines and the UK said they would promote “a free and open maritime order based on upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the…
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China hopes Philippines steers towards bringing bilateral ties back on track
China enjoyed good ties with the Philippines during the term of then-President Rodrigo Duterte. However, observers have noted that Manila and Beijing are at odds again, with…
Shrinkflation: Philippines trade department okays downsizing of key goods
Manufacturers also have to prove that reducing the content or weight and selling these products at the same price was justified based on higher production costs, according to…
China’s use of sound as weapon in West Phillipine Sea aggression brings LRAD into focus
The Philippines’ National Task Force said the attacks caused temporary but severe discomfort, temporarily incapacitating some Filipino crewmen, who were on a civilian mission to…
Manila currently holds the ‘world’s worst traffic in metro area’ title
According to recent data, local motorists spent an average travel time of 25 minutes and 30 seconds per 10 kilometres in the metro last year, which is a 50-second increase from…
UN official’s Philippines visit not connected to ICC probe: Official
“This visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur Khan will allow us to highlight the truth that the Philippines strongly upholds human rights and freedom of the press,”…
INQUIRER.net tops Philippine news website rankings in 2023
The report showed that Inquirer.net drew over 154 million site visits, marking a significant lead over its competitors ABS-CBN (63.19 million), Rappler (91.23 million), GMA News…
President Marcos’ greeting to new Taiwan leader irks China
“The remarks of President Marcos constitute a serious violation of the One China principle and … a serious breach of the political commitments made by the Philippines to the…
US top choice as the Philippines’ partner amid rising tensions: Survey
Eight out of 10 Filipinos want the Marcos administration to work with the United States in the face of growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Gastroenteritis outbreak in Baguio City ‘officially contained’: Department of Health
Only a few of the patients were hospitalized, and no fatality was recorded, said Health Undersecretary and spokesperson Eric Tayag. However, he noted that some of the water…