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MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that calls for independence for the country's southern island of Mindanao were a "constitutional travesty" and "doomed to fail." It is the first time he has addressed the issue since his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, called for his home island to break away, as his alliance with Marcos collapses very publicly amid insults and disagreements over constitutional reform.
MANILA: Hackers operating in China attempted to break into websites and e-mail systems of the Philippine's president and government agencies, one promoting maritime security, but failed, an information and communications ministry official said on Monday. The mailboxes of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the website of National Coast Watch, and the personal website of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr were among the targets of the unsuccessful hacking operations in January, DICT spokesperson Renato Paraiso told DWPM radio.
It was not the first threat by Itamar Ben-Gvir to quit the Israeli government, but it was one of his most direct. As Israel and Hamas edge closer to a new hostage release deal, the ultranationalist national security minister warned he would not accept concessions to the Palestinian militant group.
SHANGHAI: China said on Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had "illegally placed itself on the beach" of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim. The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China Coast Guard posted on the Weixin platform. The Philippines' coast guard, national security council, and foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment on Saturday.
The Philippines' defense minister has vowed to strictly enforce the country's sovereignty in response to secessionist threats made by former president Rodrigo Duterte. Defense secretary Gilberto Teodoro stated that the Department of National Defense's mandate is to secure the state's sovereignty and the integrity of the national territory, as stated in the constitution.
In the flavorful fiesta of Filipino cuisine, a new contender is making waves—breadfruit, or as locals affectionately call it, "rimas," "kamanzi," or "kolo." Once a hidden gem in the South Pacific Islands, this fruit is gaining attention as a potential substitute for rice, a game-changer for Filipino staple diets.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections is exploring the possibility of bringing back voter’s identification cards, with initial issuance planned for overseas Filipinos this year.
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered the fast completion of all water projects in the country amid an impending water crisis due to El Niño.