Philippines requests Iran for release of 18 crew members
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reiterated its request to Iran to release the 18 Filipino crew members of an oil tanker seized by Iran’s navy in the Gulf of Oman.
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President creates new office vs cybersecurity threats
MANILA, Philippines — As the country faces “evolving threats,” President Marcos has reorganized the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) to make it more equipped and capable of dealing with new dangers to national security, including cyber-security threats and weapons of mass destruction.
Marcos on congratulating Taiwan president: It’s common courtesy
MANILA, Philippines — Sending a congratulatory message to Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te was an act of courtesy, President Marcos said yesterday after being criticized by China for the gesture.
Sara running for public office ‘in the next elections’
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday announced her intention to run for office in “the next elections.”
Marcos: Government won’t lift a finger to help ICC
MANILA, Philippines — The government will not lift a finger to assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its probe on the previous administration’s war on drugs, President Marcos said yesterday.
Marcos on signature drive: Up to Comelec
MANILA, Philippines — Signatures for a people’s initiative that were obtained in exchange for money should be invalidated by the Commission of Elections (Comelec), President Marcos said yesterday.
Marcos launches lung transplant program
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos launched yesterday the country’s lung transplant program, aimed at saving the lives of individuals suffering from irreversible lung diseases.
Senators issue manifesto rejecting people’s initiative
MANILA, Philippines — Senators unanimously signed a manifesto yesterday rejecting the “brazen attempt to violate the Constitution, through the people’s initiatives” perpetrated allegedly by people identified with Speaker Martin Romualdez.