China vents ire on former Philippine senator via travel ban
For Sen. Francis Tolentino, China’s decision to ban him from entering the Chinese mainland and its territories, Hong Kong and Macao, was “a badge of honor” he earned for…
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President Marcos weighing public sentiment on Philippines’ return to ICC – state palace
An recent survey conducted from April 20 to 24 revealed that 57 percent of Filipinos support the country’s return to the ICC. Meanwhile, 37 percent said they were opposed to it,…
Will AI kill the Philippines’ BPOs?
Urgent actions and investments to upgrade the workforce capacities are crucial.
Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano’s sulfur dioxide emissions nearly triple to 6,702 tonnes
Residents within the six-kilometer radius of Kanlaon are advised to evacuate from its summit. Flying any aircraft close to the volcano is also prohibited.
Majority of Filipinos support Philippines rejoining ICC, survey says
In terms of awareness, the survey results showed that 85 per cent of respondents reported having either seen, read, or heard about the ICC; 13 per cent stated they were unaware of…
Manila court: Detained ex-mayor Alice Guo ‘a Chinese national’
The case of Guo, which prompted a congressional investigation that ran for months, also raised questions about the rise of Pogos during the past administration, exposing systemic…
Airlines in Asia-Pacific see turbulence ahead
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director general Subhas Menon, in a statement, said that Asia-Pacific airlines must brace for the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on their…
West Philippine Sea, Benham Bank among world’s richest soft coral habitats, new study finds
The results of the study confirm Philippine waters as a key contributor to one of the globe’s biodiversity centers for vital reef organisms.
Philippines cedes drug war case to ICC due to ‘destroyed evidence’
Driven by the significant challenge of destroyed or absent evidence, the Philippine government has chosen not to pursue the war on drugs cases and let the International Criminal…
Prices of basic goods in the Philippines remain stable amid global risks
The Department of Trade and Industry's collaboration with local government units and other agencies includes implementing price stabilisation measures to ensure essential products…