Swimmer Kayla Sanchez allowed to represent Philippines in 2024 Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – Olympic swimming medalist Kayla Sanchez can now compete in next year’s Paris Olympics under the Philippine flag.
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NSC warns vs planned 'Christmas convoy' at Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) opposed the civilian-led "Christmas convoy" on BRP Sierra Madre amid heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Press Release - Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on China's latest unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous maneuvers vs PH resupply vessel
Our government should seriously consider heeding the adopted Senate Resolution No. 79 which recommends several courses of action, one of which is the filing of a resolution before the United Nations General Assembly to call for the cessation of all activities that harass Philippine vessels and violate our established rights in the West Philippine Sea.
Timor-Leste leader backs rules-based approach in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Timor-Leste is backing the Philippines’ “rules-based approach” in dealing with disputes in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday as he hosted a bilateral meeting with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta at Malacañang.
Demoted again: House removes Arroyo from deputy speaker position
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives removed Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the ranks of its deputy speakers during Tuesday’s plenary session, stripping the former president of a House leadership title six months after she was demoted from the second-highest position at the lower chamber.
‘Climate walkers’ reach Tacloban on eve of Yolanda 10th anniversary
MANILA, Philippines — Climate advocates and survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) arrived in Tacloban in Leyte Tuesday after a month-long journey to amplify the calls for climate action and justice.
Dong Gonzales resigns from PDP-Laban over ex-Pres. Duterte’s 'rotten' remark vs. House
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 6) — Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio «Dong» Gonzales Jr. on Monday informally resigned from the political party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).
Gonzales quits PDP-Laban
House Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Aurelio «Dong» Gonzales Jr. has resigned from PDP-Laban.