By Jose Cielito Reganit | February 18, 2025 MANILA – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela on Tuesday denied branding Sagip Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta a “traitor” following the lawmaker’s claim that there is no such thing as a West Philippine Sea (WPS), only the South China Sea. The… Read More On the WPS issue: Tarriela denies calling Marcoleta ‘traitor’
By Benjamin Pulta | February 12, 2025 MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday filed grave threats and inciting to sedition charges against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a press briefing, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the cases were filed in connection with Duterte’s previous remarks that… Read More NBI files grave threats, sedition charges vs. VP Sara
By Filane Mikee Cervantes | February 12, 2025 MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recommendation to file charges against Vice President Sara Duterte would strengthen the impeachment case against her. In a statement, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega said the NBI’s… Read More NBI recommendation seen to boost impeachment vs. VP Sara
By PCO | February 10, 2025 MANILA — Commercial rice prices are projected to drop to PhP49 per kilo by March 1, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel announced on Monday. New stocks of rice are expected to arrive from Vietnam, Myanmar, or Cambodia, Laurel said during a Palace press briefing. He stressed that the Department… Read More Rice to cost P49 per kilo by March 1 – DA
AN aircraft which crashed in the province of Maguindanao del Sur last Thursday, Feb. 6, has been used by American military for intelligence gathering and surveillance. A statement released on Feb. 7 by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs through the US Embassy in the Philippines Information Office stated that the plane was contracted by… Read More Plane in fatal Maguindanao crash used for surveillance, US military confirms
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against New Seataoo Corporation and Seataoo Information Technology, OPC (Seataoo OPC), as well as its officers, for soliciting investments from the public without the necessary license with the Commission. In a complaint filed before the Department of Justice on January 16, the SEC charged New Seataoo, Seataoo… Read More SEC files criminal complaint against Seataoo
By Darryl John Esguerra | February 6, 2025 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to defending its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the ongoing presence of China’s “monster ship” in Philippine waters. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Marcos emphasized that Manila will maintain its presence… Read More China will always see PH presence in WPS – Marcos
THE Senate on Wednesday approved the Konektadong Pinoy bill on third and final reading, a measure authored and sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connection nationwide. The bill garnered broad support, with 17 senators voting in favor and none voting against or abstaining during the plenary… Read More Cayetano-sponsored bill for nationwide internet access gets Senate nod
By Filane Mikee Cervantes | February 6, 2025 MANILA – A House leader on Thursday expressed optimism that the appointment of Elizer Salilig as director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will allow the agency to expand and enhance programs that support small-scale fishers and strengthen food security. Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian… Read More BFAR expected to protect small-scale fisherfolk under new chief
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | February 4, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) BRP Cabra has shadowed two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels to challenge their presence inside the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) until they returned to China. In a statement on Tuesday, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore… Read More BRP Cabra shadows 2 CCG ships until their exit from PH waters
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