Villar vows to continue opposing divorce bill
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Cynthia Villar will not budge from her position against divorce even as her female colleagues in the Senate are pushing for it, according to the senator herself.
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PNP clarifies SAF deployment in Davao City
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police yesterday denied that the deployment of two PNP Special Action Force (SAF) battalions to Davao is political in nature and intended to help International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators.
China tells PH: No need to worry over new rules
NEW rules that allow China’s coast guard to detain foreigners trespassing in the South China Sea should not be a cause for concern, Beijing said after President Marcos Jr. said the policy is “worrisome” and an “escalation” of tension in the disputed area. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the p
U.S. and Philippines Sign Military Pact Ahead of Obama Manila visit | TIME
This is not about China. That has been the theme of Barack Obama’s four-nation trip to East Asia. Yet China loomed large over stops in Japan, South Korea and Malaysia. And in the Philippines today, China was front and center.
Duterte 'Using Drugs War to Kill Opponents': Rights Groups | TIME
The assassination of two provincial mayors in two days has raised fresh fears that law and order in the Philippines—already in a fragile state as the result of a bloody war on drugs—is deteriorating further.
All set for HRRACI Sportsfest 2024 | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — It’s green and go for the keenly awaited Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu, Inc. (HRRACI) Sportsfest 2024.
China defense chief says Beijing ready to 'forcefully' stop Taiwan independence
SINGAPORE, Singapore — Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to "forcefully" stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States.
South Korean president to host Africa summit eyeing minerals, trade
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea will aim to secure critical mineral imports and boost trade ties with Africa as President Yoon Suk Yeol hosts dozens of heads of state from the continent at a major summit on Tuesday.