Esteban laments fellow Filipina fencer's name being brought up in Olympic issue
MANILA, Philippines -- “It was never a fight between me and Sam.”
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'Terrible' Israel-Hamas conflict 'must end' — UK’s Sunak
LONDON, United Kingdom — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday said the "terrible" war between Israel and Hamas "must end", six months on from the start of the conflict.
Our future stands strong with the trilateral agreement
The upcoming trilateral meeting between the United States, Japan and the Philippines at the White House is perhaps one of the most consequential and significant official trips ever – perhaps even the most important engagement of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. – mainly because it will not only strengthen our relationship with the US and Japan, but will advance economic growth and boost efforts to promote peace and security not only in the Indo-Pacific region but all around the world. It will also most definitely help define the future of peace and security in our region.
Marcos issues EO adopting 5-year national cybersecurity plan
MANILA, Philippines — To strengthen the security and resilience of the country’s cyberspace, President Marcos has issued an order adopting the five-year National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Commendable acts of bravery to defend the Philippines’ national security
As the Indo-Pacific emerges as the primary theater for geopolitical activity, the region is confronted by asymmetric security challenges, particularly in the maritime domain.
Michelle Dee chooses 'Papa P lookalike' on 'It's Showtime' dating search
MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee picked a man who strikingly resembles actor Piolo Pascual when she guested on the "Expecially For You" segment of "It's Showtime."
Biden urges Egypt, Qatar to press Hamas on hostage deal
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Joe Biden on Friday asked Egyptian and Qatari leaders for help in getting Hamas to agree to a deal with Israel, an American official said, ahead of negotiations in Cairo.
'I am still fine': New York rattled by small earthquake, aftershock
NEW YORK, United States — UN Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York Friday when an earthquake jolted the city that never sleeps.