Marcos to Australia: Continue 'active engagement' in Indo-Pacific region
MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Australia to continue its «active engagement» to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Jose Concepcion Jr., Namfrel founder, 92
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Concepcion Jr., founder of National Citizen’s Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel), passed away on Wednesday, March 6.
Marcos calls Chinese presence in Philippine Rise 'clear intrusion'
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday that the reported presence of Chinese vessels in the Philippine Rise constituted a “clear intrusion” into the country’s territory.
Phase 1 of LRT-1 Cavite Extension 97% complete, to open 'before 2024 ends'
MANILA, Philippines — Light Rail Transit Line 1's (LRT-1) private operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) announced on Wednesday further progress on its Cavite Extension project, with its phase 1 already nearing completion.
Marcos says no need to invoke MDT after Ayungin incident
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed deep concern over China's dangerous actions against Philippine boats conducting a resupply mission, but stressed that the incident does not warrant invoking the country’s Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the United States.
Cha-cha resolution clears House committee while Senate stalls
MANILA, Philippines — After just six days of plenary discussions, the House committee of the whole on Wednesday approved Resolution of Both Houses 7 that seeks to amend economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution, delivering on the promise of House leaders to expedite the process of changing the Charter despite senators’ reluctance to do the same.
Miss Supranational 2024 announces finals date, venue
The Miss Supranational Organization (MSO) has announced the dates and venue of the Miss and Mister Supranational 2024 competitions.
SC junks petition vs PUVMP order due to procedural issues
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has rejected a petition from a coalition of jeepney operators and drivers challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Department of Transportation Order (DoTr) for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).