1,500 Reds, 11 weakened guerrilla fronts left – AFP
MANILA, Philippines — Only “a little over” 1,500 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels remain nationwide, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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Philippines to sign 5-year rice deal with Vietnam
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to forge a five-year rice deal with Vietnam during President Marcos’ state visit later this month to ensure stable supply even during calamities, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.
P450 billion unprogrammed funds challenged before SC
MANILA, Philippines — Minority lawmakers are asking the Supreme Court to nullify the P449.5 billion in unprogrammed allocation in the national budget, saying the amount was way above the P289.1 billion originally proposed, making it unconstitutional.
Senate Cha-cha proponents: No political changes
MANILA, Philippines — Joining the fray to have the Charter changed, several senators have vowed to focus on its economic provisions and to steer clear of politics to ensure their initiative will have better chances of getting approved.
2 Pasig hotel execs charged over senior’s discount
MANILA, Philippines — Two executives of a hotel in Pasig were charged by the city prosecutor’s office for not giving a senior citizen her 20-percent discount.
79% of Filipinos favor US partnership amid heightened tensions in WPS — Pulse Asia
MANILA, Philippines — Eight in 10 Filipinos want the Philippines to work with the United States as tensions with China in the West Philippine Sea continue to escalate, according to a recent Pulse Asia survey.
90% ng Pinoy ayaw makipagtulungan sa Tsina kaugnay ng West Philippine Sea — Pulse Asia | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Kakarampot lang ang mga Pilipinong pabor makipagtulungan sa Tsina sa gitna ng papatinding tensyon sa West Philipine Sea, ayon sa pinakabagong survey ng Pulse Asia.
China summons Philippine ambassador over Taiwan election comments
BEIJING, China — China on Tuesday said it had summoned the Philippine ambassador after President Ferdinand Marcos said he looked forward to working with Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te.