Bongbong Marcos, Japan PM Kishida reinforce Philippines – Japan ties in New York meeting
The leaders tackled maritime security, maritime domain awareness, maritime law enforcement capacities, and peace in Mindanao during the meeting.
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Dirty water prompts Cebu government to ban swimming off Cordova town
The Department of Health earlier warned that swimming in waters with high fecal coliform bacteria levels can lead to various diseases, such as typhoid fever, hepatitis,…
Philippine health department stresses fossil fuel impact on public health
According to a spokesperson, the Philippines has been seeing the rise of respiratory illnesses due to air pollution, of which fossil fuel is a major contributor.
PNP claims bloodless anti-drug operations in September
However, citing several news reports, a research project tracked two men who were killed by the authorities — William Dionisio, 38, and Hideki Hernando, 27.
Marcos asks for UN support of Philippines bid in Security Council
It was in January 2004 when the Philippines last assumed one of the seats in the UN Security Council for the term 2004-2005.
Marcos woos investors in New York, cites ‘mutually beneficial’ investment climate in Philippines
In a public statement delivered at the New York Stock Exchange, he touted how the Philippines recently enacted policies to further liberalize the economy and welcome more foreign…
Marcos to highlight administration’s push for food security, agri-productivity before UN General Assembly
Marcos also said he will meet with UN Secretary General António Guterres and “leaders of long-standing and important partners” of the country.
Crimes against humanity: Justice out of reach for victims in Philippines’ drug war
Rights groups say that over 30,000 had already been killed in police operations and vigilante-style killings since 2016.
France in talks with Philippines for possible submarine deal
During the previous administration, it had been mentioned that there was bilateral cooperation between the two countries to prepare the Philippines once it had its own submarine.
Philippine police told to examine tours used as trafficking bait
“What is supposedly happening is that tourists who arrive in the country get kidnapped and then sold to syndicates, who, in turn, will purportedly demand the reimbursement of…