Blinken: US commitment of defense unwavering
UNITED States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday sent assurances of support through a special greeting to the Philippines as the country commemorated its 126th Independence Day.
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PH to boost alliances – Marcos
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that the Philippines will continue charting an independent foreign policy through international engagements to boost alliances and build new partnerships with like-minded nations.
UN probe accuses Israel of crimes against humanity, Hamas of war crimes
GENEVA, Switzerland — A UN investigation concluded on Wednesday that Israel has committed crimes against humanity during the war in Gaza, including that of "extermination", while saying Israeli and Palestinian armed groups have both committed war crimes.
AFP urged to defend Filipino fishermen from Chinese arrests
MANILA, Philippines — A senior administration lawmaker said the Armed Forces of the Philippines should make good its promise to protect Filipino fishermen from getting detained by Chinese enforcing Beijing’s regulation against “trespassers.”
K-Pop group Seventeen to become UNESCO ambassadors
PARIS, France — K-Pop megastars Seventeen will become UNESCO "goodwill ambassadors" from June 26, the United Nations body announced on Tuesday.
‘Philippines must prepare for external threats’
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered Army units in Northern Luzon to be “well-prepared” amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan.
Another ‘Luffy’ gang member deported
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported yesterday another Japanese national suspected to be a member of the robbery ring called “Luffy.”
Teves under court custody, not arrested – lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. of Negros Oriental was not rearrested as the Department of Justice (DOJ) claimed, but was only placed under the custody of the court in Timor-Leste to wait for hearings concerning his extradition, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said yesterday.