LP backs Leni decision not to run for Senate
MANILA, Philippines — The leadership of opposition Liberal Party (LP) said it fully respects the decision of former vice president Leni Robredo not to seek a Senate seat in the 2025 elections.
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Farmers to seek Supreme Court relief vs reduced rice tariff
MANILA, Philippines — Farmers’ groups will ask the Supreme Court to stop the implementation of Executive Order 62 that allows a 15 percent tariff on imported rice, down from the current 35 percent, until 2028.
Senate urged: Approve revisions to RTL when session resumes
CAMARINES Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte yesterday pressed the Senate to pass their version of the House-approved bill seeking amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) when the 19th Congress reopens for its third and final session on July 22.
Philippines won't instigate war in West Philippine Sea — Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the nation on Sunday that the Philippines will not resort to war in addressing issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Philippines not in business of instigating wars, says President Marcos
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Sunday his country is not in the business of instigating wars and will always aim to settle disputes peacefully, amid escalating maritime confrontations with China. "In defending the nation, we stay true to our Filipino nature that we would like to settle all these issues peacefully," Marcos said in a speech to troops of the Western Command unit in charge of overseeing the South China Sea. Philippine navy personnel and the Chinese coast guard had their latest clash last week in the disputed waterway, where the Philippine military said a Filipino sailor was severely injured and its vessels damaged. "In the performance of our duties, we will not resort to the use of force or intimidation, or deliberately inflict injury or harm to anyone," Marcos said.
Navy Man who lost thumb during Ayungin incident awarded
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. awarded the Philippine Navy servicemember injured in a confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Ayungin Shoal the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kampilan on Sunday.
October 30 declared as National Day of Charity
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared Oct. 30 of every year as “National Day of Charity” as part of the Marcos administration’s vision to promote compassion, solidarity and social responsibility among Filipinos.
Marcos inaugurates Philippines biggest hotel
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos inaugurated Megaworld’s 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel in Parañaque City yesterday, touted as the biggest hotel development in the country.