A team from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) visited Isla Puting Bato in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, December 3, to assist families devastated by a recent massive fire. During the visit, the group distributed 2,000 relief packages containing rice, clothing, and other […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Malacañan Palace on Sunday night, urging Filipinos to reflect on the true spirit of the season while the country continues its recovery efforts from recent natural disasters. “I ask all of you to hold a thought for those who are still recovering from the […]

Senator Imee Marcos made it clear that she does not want to be involved in the ongoing tension between her brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking to the media on Friday after attending the official opening of the new Pampang Public Market in Angeles City, she acknowledged the reports suggesting […]

Vice President Sara Duterte was asked to leave the House of Representatives premises on Thursday night after visiting her chief-of-staff, Atty. Zuleika Lopez. However, she declined the request from House officials to vacate the area. The Vice President said she was prepared to remain “indefinitely” in the office of her brother, Davao City Rep. Paolo […]

Philippine candidate Chelsea Anne Manalo made history at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, earning the first-ever Miss Universe Asia 2024 title despite falling short of the semifinals. In a press conference following the event, Manalo was recognized alongside the other continental titleholders: Finland’s Matilda Wirtavuori (Miss Universe Europe and the Middle East), Peru’s Tatiana Calmell […]

China has officially announced the baselines for the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal), asserting its longstanding claim over the disputed area in the South China Sea. The move, which was outlined by a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, is framed as a legal step to reinforce China’s maritime management in the region. According to […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two significant maritime laws on November 8, asserting the country’s rights over disputed areas of the South China Sea, a move likely to further strain relations with China. Republic Act No. 12064, or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, formally defines the nation’s maritime zones, including internal waters, archipelagic waters, a […]