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MANILA, Philippines — Thrilling dragon boat races amid a picturesque backdrop are expected as Puerto Princesa hosts the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championships from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4.
Alex Ritman Multi award-winning Filipina actress Ruby Ruiz has landed her first major screen role following her appearance in Amazon’s “Expats.” She will lead “First Light,” the feature directorial debut of James. J. Robinson.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has welcomed over 2 million international tourists to the country as of April this year.
TARLAC – In a tense battle amid stifling conditions, PK Kongkraphan continued her dominance on foreign soil by capturing the ICTSI Luisita Ladies International 2024 championship despite a 74, adding another remarkable achievement to her storied career.
HONG KONG — Host-comedian Vice Ganda is gearing up to star in his first movie in two years under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana.
A MARITIME security expert said the Philippines should be wary of China's «gentle approach» to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue, noting it is likely a cover-up for its true intentions. "[China's] ambition is to dominate the West Philippine Sea, and that comes into direct conflict with the Philippine sovereign rights. Those two things can't be reconciled, so China essentially tries to wrap its ambitions in a covering of reasonableness and gentle approach," former United States Air Force colonel and SeaLight Director Raymond Powell told The Manila Times. Powell said the latest reconnaissance photos of the disputed territory by the Philippine Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines indicated otherwise. He said China's territorial claims violate international law.
MANILA, Philippines — The immunity granted to officials and personnel of international organizations is only limited to actions done in their official capacities, the Supreme Court said.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday prohibited the deployment of Filipino seafarers on passenger and cruise ships traveling through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden as threats to shipping in the region worsens.