US anti-trafficking report: Philippines keeps Tier 1 status
MANILA, Philippines — For the ninth straight year, the Philippines remained on Tier 1, the top ranking in the US Department of State’s latest annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.
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Malaysia opposes Philippines continental shelf claim
MANILA, Philippines — Malaysia has opposed the Philippine submission to a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental shelf, saying it is projected from the baselines of Sabah.
Nearly 300 million use drugs globally – UN report
MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations agency tackling crime and drug abuse released its annual World Drug Report warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.
Disinformation, IT attacks distort West Philippine Sea narratives — DFA
MANILA, Philippines — The narrative surrounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been obscured by disinformation and attacks against the Philippine government’s information technology infrastructure, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Ayungin clash: Philippines sends note verbale to China
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is protesting China’s illegal and aggressive actions to stop the delivery of food and supplies to a Philippine military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on June 17, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said yesterday.
East-West Center honors STAR editor-in-chief
MANILA, Philippines — The East-West Center in Hawaii has chosen The Philippine Star editor-in-chief Ana Marie Pamintuan as one of this year’s Journalists of Courage and Impact.
Blinken, Manalo discuss Chinese ‘escalatory actions’
MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a call yesterday with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo to discuss China’s “escalatory” actions to stop the delivery of food and supplies to a Philippine military outpost on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal early this week.
Gov't urged to seek justice for injured Navy sailors after CCG attack
MANILA, Philippines — The government must demand “justice and reparation” for the Filipino Navy sailors who were injured as a result of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “ruthless assault and aggression” off the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said.