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Credit to Author: Ed Macababbad | Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

A party-list representative threatened with a punch in the face by Sen. Ronald dela Rosa for criticizing Vice President Sara Duterte has dared the senator to be aggressive instead in tackling China’s bullying in the West Philippine Sea or in facing possible criminal charges before an international court.

Credit to Author: Rhodina Villanueva| Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

With only two days before the start of the campaign period for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections has urged political candidates to adopt environment-friendly campaign practices while seeking public support.

Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos is eyeing to expand cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in “so many areas” to strengthen economic relations between the two countries.

Credit to Author: Ghio Ong| Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have condemned China for “provocative activities” in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely.

Credit to Author: Büm D. Tenorio Jr.| Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Pamantasan ng Cabuyao has faced criticism for its “English-only” policy, but the PNC’s highest official remains steadfast in his commitment to educating students to “think out of the box and learn English.”

Credit to Author: Louella Desiderio| Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Projects in the Philippines worth $485.59 million being funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) face uncertainty amid questions over the agency’s future.

Credit to Author: Ghio Ong| Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

A China Coast Guard (CCG) patrol ship was spotted anew sailing within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), over a hundred nautical miles off the coast of Zambales, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported.

Credit to Author: Rhodina Villanueva| Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured the family of a Filipino seafarer who has been missing for two months of all necessary assistance and support.

Credit to Author: Elijah Felice Rosales| Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Commuters may heave a sigh of relief now that the government has decided with finality to keep the EDSA busway up and running for the benefit of almost 200,000 daily commuters.

Credit to Author: Bella Cariaso| Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800

It cannot be business as usual as the Philippines targets 75 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to Climate Change Commission (CCC) chairman Robert Borje.