Makati to close roads for Thailand-Philippines food fest
MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City government will implement road closures from April 5 to 7 for the Thailand-Philippines Street Food Festival.
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Gibo warns of China trap over Sierra Madre deal
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are getting “sidetracked” by the debates over the so-called gentleman’s agreement with China on the West Philippine Sea, and are falling into a trap set by China to divert attention from its depredation in Philippine waters, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday.
Teodoro to Filipinos: Let's not fall for Chinese propaganda
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reminded the public that they must “not lose sight” of the “main threat” on the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea amid purported rumors of the “gentleman’s agreement” with China.
Quiboloy cannot refuse Senate subpoenas – Justice Carpio
MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder and leader Apollo Quiboloy cannot refuse to attend a Senate inquiry on accusations of human trafficking and sexual abuse against him and his members, as it is his obligation as a citizen to attend when summoned, according to retired Supreme Court (SC) justice Antonio Carpio.
Resolution condemning China sea aggression filed at Senate
MANILA, Philippines — With Chinese aggression at sea intensifying, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s outrage and condemning the continued “illegal and dangerous actions” of the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in Philippine waters.
Senators seek diplomatic end to maritime dispute
SENATE Majority Leader Emmanuel Joel Villanueva called on Malacañang to exert all legal and diplomatic measures to affirm the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
PhilPost launches letter-writing contest
TO revive the vanishing tradition of letter-writing, the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost), through the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has launched the 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People.