Key developments: The Bureau of Fire Protection confirmed that 63 of the 77 people who perished in the MV June Aster blaze off Palawan have been identified, marking progress in the ongoing investigation of the September tragedy. At…
Continue reading 63 identified in MV June Aster fire; Marcos urges PCG to boost legacyKey developments: The Bureau of Fire Protection reported that 63 of the 77 people who perished in the MV June Aster fire off Palawan have been identified. The tragedy, which occurred in September, left 14 victims still unidentified,…
Continue reading 63 of 77 MV June Aster fire victims identified, investigation continuesPresident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Chinese ambassador’s comment that Beijing could “easily win” a conflict sounded “very much like a threat,” prompting the president to call for a discussion with the envoy. The DFA also flagged…
Continue reading Marcos seeks dialogue with Chinese envoy over ‘threat’ remarkKey developments: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Chinese ambassador’s comment that Beijing could “easily win” in a conflict sounded like a threat and must be discussed, prompting the president to call for a meeting with the envoy. The Department…
Continue reading Marcos summons Chinese envoy after ‘threat’ remarkThe Department of National Defense, led by Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., slammed remarks made by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, saying they reveal Beijing’s intention to dominate the West Philippine Sea and pose a direct military threat to the Philippines.…
Continue reading Philippines raises diplomatic alarm over Chinese envoy’s ‘thinly veiled threat’ claimThe Department of Agriculture announced a new initiative to broaden toll‐rebate assistance for agricultural truckers, partnering with tollway operators to lower transport expenses for farm produce. This move comes as the peso slumped to a historic low of…
Continue reading Philippines to Expand Toll Rebates for Agritruckers Amid Rising Logistics CostsKey developments: The Senate court cleared the way for the House prosecution to eliminate three of the four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, retaining only the unexplained‑wealth count. Prosecutors had presented tax records and a financial…
Continue reading Philippine Senate Allows Prosecution to Drop Three Articles in Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment TrialKey developments: The Senate court has allowed the House prosecution to drop three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving only the unexplained wealth charge. The move follows a marathon presentation of financial evidence,…
Continue reading Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Survives Impeachment Setback as Prosecution Withdraws Three Articles
