China, Philippines display their flags on disputed Sandy Cay post
The back and forth over Sandy Cay is the latest flare-up in a long-running dispute between the two countries over territory in the South China Sea, which China claims almost in…
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Vietnamese citizenship applicants may retain current nationality under amended law
The applications must meet conditions set by the Government and receive approval from the State President.
Amid tariff war, Philippines faces flood of Chinese imports
In a special report that analyzed 45 countries, Japanese investment bank Nomura said economies that experienced large increases in their shares of imports from China are generally…
Philippine maritime ops at disputed cay proves China’s claim is ‘not factual’: PH Coast Guard
On Sunday, Beijing’s state media reported that the China Coast Guard had already implemented “maritime control” over Sandy Cay (Tiexian Reef)— a tiny sandbank, part of the…
Canada car attack suspect at Filipino street festival had mental health issues, 11 dead
No motive has been confirmed for the Saturday evening attack in Vancouver, though terrorism was ruled out by police.
Filipino street kid now in college recalls encounter with Pope Francis
Jun Chura was among the four youths who gave their messages to Pope Francis during the “Encounter with the Youth” on Jan. 18, 2015, the fourth of the Pontiff’s five-day…
Philippines, US stage 1st air, missile defence drills
Sunday’s joint drills were part of the three-week “Balikatan,” the biggest military exercises between the Philippines and the United States involving about 17,000 troops,…
‘Damaging Duterte videos’ may be used in ICC trial
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan has already submitted for the perusal of Duterte’s defense team 421 pieces of written evidence, amounting to 8,565 pages.
How much does Philippine tennis star Alex Eala have to earn to keep playing as a pro?
With hundreds of players in its ranks, the WTA barely pays lower-ranking pro athletes enough, and Alex Eala’s breakthrough at the Miami Open means that she’s moved far up the…
Salvation for Filipino commuters: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Aside from wasting hours in horrendous traffic, Filipinos also have to bear the heavy cross of the inefficient and fragmented public transport system that can actually put lives…