‘Bloodless’ drug war to continue — Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — The ”bloodless” fight against illegal drugs will continue under the current administration, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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Marcos: West Philippine Sea not a ‘figment of imagination’
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared that the West Philippine Sea is no mere “figment of imagination” in his third State of the Nation Address — words that reflect the Philippines’ continued assertion of its sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea after a year of flaring tensions with China.
China and the Philippines reach deal in effort to stop clashes at fiercely disputed shoal
China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday.
Press Release - Chiz: Senate unyielding in defending national sovereignty
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero declared Monday that the Senate stands firm in defending the country's independence and sovereignty.
Press Release - Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on the President's 3rd State Of The Nation address
I am more than satisfied in the President's SONA. I am grateful to the President for recognizing the Senate's swift action in concurring to his presidential proclamations granting amnesty to former rebels and we eagerly look forward to its effective implementation which will pave the way for lasting peace and reconciliation.
Unbeaten Strong Group overcomes Chinese-Taipei in OT to rule Jones Cup
MANILA, Philippines -- At one point, the majestic run of Strong Group-Pilipinas in the 43rd William Jones Cup looked headed to a bleak end.
Chinese, Philippine diplomats reach agreement aiming to end clashes at South China Sea shoal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday.
Kobe Paras on real score with Kyline Alcantara: 'We are great friends'
MANILA, Philippines — Basketball player Kobe Paras said that he and actress Kyline Alcantara are just friends.