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MANILA, Philippines – Delegates of over 15 universities across Mindanao gathered at the Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) covered court as the Mindanao Peace Games (MPG) formally made its comeback to the annual sports calendar over the weekend.
COTABATO CITY —Thousands of residents from across the 11 towns and two cities in Basilan have pledged allegiance to the Bangsamoro Party of the Moro National Liberation Front during a gathering in the island province on Thursday.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touched down in Singapore late Wednesday for a working visit.
MANILA, Philippines – The fourth Century Tuna Full IRONMAN Philippines and the 11th IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay on June 9 at the Subic Bay Boardwalk are not just endurance races but epic quests that offer 100 coveted slots for three prestigious World Championships.
GENEVA, Switzerland — Negotiations on a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics ended Friday without a deal -- though countries said they wanted to keep pushing for an accord.
MANILA: The Philippines said Friday it had opened a coast guard post in the country's far north to boost security following China's "military build-up" near Taiwan over the past two years.The outpost "shall gather essential maritime data and intelligence, enabling the (Philippine Coast Guard) to respond effectively to threats such as illicit trade, trafficking, piracy, and foreign intrusions", National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said in a statement."In 2022, the area around Itbayat witnessed a military build-up as China responded to political developments between Taiwan and the United States," Ano said, announcing the opening of the station on the Philippines' northernmost inhabited island."Securing peace, stability, and freedom of navigation along the Luzon Strait is crucial for ensuring Philippine national security and economic prosperity," he added.
GENEVA, Switzerland — Countries trying to thrash out a global agreement on handling future pandemics are hoping to seal the deal Friday after weeks of creeping progress in exhausting talks.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Friday it had opened a coast guard post in the country's far north to boost security following China's "military build-up" near Taiwan over the past two years.