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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A group of Muslim magistrates has strongly condemned the fatal ambush of a Basilan judge on Thursday, calling the attack a direct assault on judicial independence …

BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte — Turning university research and early-stage tech prototypes into surviving businesses outside Metro Manila takes center stage here on Friday, Nov. 13. This comes as science officials, …

MANILA, Philippines — Despite Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers’ presentation of six witnesses to the impeachment trial in four days, the prosecution panel believes that the allegations raised under Article II have …

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) warned that police would arrest or take legal action against persons who will hold demonstrations outside the designated freedom parks. This warning …

MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued 372 special permits to passenger buses to accommodate the expected increase in travelers during the five-day Asean holiday break. The board …

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate inquiry into accidents and public safety hazards caused by dangling and poorly maintained electrical and utility wires is being sought following several reported incidents involving motorists, pedestrians, …

MANILA, Philippines — A new resolution which reiterates the need for a congressional investigation on the large-scale dredging operations in Zambales has been filed by Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, …

MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for patience amid the disruptions caused by the country’s hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit was “insulting and insensitive,” progressive group …

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba as the next Supreme Court associate justice, replacing retiring Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier. Palace Press Officer …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Trial Judges League Inc. (PTJLI) has condemned the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Joseph M. Wee Sit, calling for an immediate and impartial investigation …

LUCENA CITY – A fisherman who disappeared in the waters off Nasugbu, Batangas, on Tuesday was found dead on Thursday afternoon. The body of the fisherman, a crew member of FBCA “BOY …

This marks the first state visit of a Brazilian president to the Philippines

The Vice President and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte also has two time deposit accounts in BPI's Julia Vargas branch

Newtalk新聞 《美國海軍學會新聞網》（USNI News）報導，美國本月初在菲律賓蘇比克灣（Subic Bay）正式向菲律賓海軍陸戰隊移交兩艘由美國廠商海事戰術系統公司（Maritime Tactical Systems，MARTAC）生產的T-38「魔鬼魚」（Devil Ray）無人水面艇（USV），總值逾800萬美元；以強化菲律賓在南海與呂宋海峽的非對稱防禦與海域態勢感知能力。 移交儀式在MARTAC在蘇比克灣新設的「無人系統卓越中心」（Unmanned Center of Excellence）舉行，由美國駐菲律賓大使利普頓（Lee Lipton）將艇隻交付菲律賓海軍陸戰隊。菲國表示，這是強化陸戰隊群島沿岸防禦能力的重要一步；利普頓則強調，這展現美菲同盟在現代化菲律賓武裝部隊與維護自由開放印太地區的共同願景。 T-38魔鬼魚為約11至12公尺長的碳纖維雙體船設計，最大酬載約1814公斤，衝刺速度可逾60節（部分配置更高），能自主航行或遙控操作，支援情監偵（ISR）、電子戰、掃雷與後勤等任務，亦可發射並回收較小型的MANTAS T12無人艇。菲律賓海軍無人水面艇第一單位目前已操作1艘T-38、4艘MANTIS T12，以及今年6月接收的4艘美國軍工廠商「海洋航空」（Ocean Aero）的「崔萊頓」（TRITON）水面、水下兩用無人艇；此次為陸戰隊首次獲配同類系統。 美方官員指出，這些無人艇與美軍部隊現役操作設備相同，可執行長時間監視偵察、物資運送，並讓人員在安全距離指揮任務，以較低成本擴大監控範圍。MARTAC在蘇比克灣的新設施將負責訓練操作人員、維修與備件儲備，並創造當地就業機會，以支援未來更大的無人艇艦隊部署。 此移交屬美菲非對稱能力合作計畫的一環。自2023年以來，中菲在南海爭議島礁多次發生對峙，菲律賓陸戰隊負責守備多處前哨並已配備布拉莫斯（BrahMos）岸防飛彈。美方計畫預計2027年前進一步交付單向攻擊無人機等致命能力，以強化菲律賓對中國灰色地帶行動的應對。 分析人士認為，這類分散式、科技導向的能力有助菲律賓在廣闊爭議海域維持態勢感知，無需與對手平台對平台比拼，進而提升群島防禦韌性。延伸閱讀：共軍30機「環台」侵擾 2無人機「穿梭」台日間水道楊宏基觀點》都更困境核心：專業算帳之外更需顧及人性楊宏基觀點》南韓防長姜信哲靈魂發問：能信美軍？ 對台灣的啟示是…川普還沒到就先開條件！泰豪砸260億美元換關稅協議 越南、菲也難逃美施壓布魯克林百年建築突倒塌! 至少2死17傷 消防局長嘆救援任務「極度危險」

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold bilateral meetings with his Thai and Philippine counterparts next week on the sidelines of a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), …

Quiboloy and two others have been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s most wanted list since 2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said that mammograms, breast ultrasounds and liver ultrasounds remain covered benefits for its members despite changes in the accreditation requirements for Yaman ng …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday maintained that its intensified security preparations for the 49th Asean Summit next week would not disrupt regular police operations or weaken its …

Two Filipino men arrested last weekend are alleged to have murdered their compatriot in a street fight after he mocked one of them for having low alcohol tolerance, the South China Morning …

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Gamaliel Asis Cordoba as the new Supreme Court Associate Justice, Malacanang announced on Friday.Cordoba was the longest-serving commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, from …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Friday that a Makati City trial court has issued arrest warrants and hold departure orders against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader …

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has acquitted former Albay vice governor Edcel Greco Alexandre Burce Lagman of indirect bribery and violating the Illegal Numbers Game Act over alleged jueteng operations …

Gamaliel Cordoba was the NTC commissioner when the Duterte government pushed for ABS-CBN's shutdown and the blocking of Bulatlat's website

MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed continued support in fortifying the Philippine Army’s First Scout Ranger Regiment.During a courtesy visit to the Army regiment’s headquarters at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan, …

Filipino singing champion Carmelle joins 10 other international artists in the inaugural Asian edition of the widely popular song contest

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that the Philippines would hold bilateral meetings with at least five countries during the 49th Asean Summit, which the country hosts.Dominic Xavier …

Vice Admiral Alan Javier has been appointed as the new Flag-Officer-in-Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy, the Department of National Defense (DND) announced Friday.

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Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met with Myanmar military regime leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw on Nov. 12, pressing for de-escalation along their shared frontier and action …

MANILA, Philippines—The late arrival of US President Donald Trump won't affect the program of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, an official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said …

The Philippines expects negotiations on the proposed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea to continue during the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said …

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit the Philippines and ​China from November 16 to 19 ‌to attend the South Korea-ASEAN summit in Manila and APEC summit in Shenzhen, National ​Security …

Indian Prime Minister ​Narendra Modi will visit ⁠the Philippines ​from November 16 ​to 17 to attend the summit of the ​Association of ​Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Manila, ‌India’s ⁠foreign ministry said …

Korean fashion retailer Musinsa is entering Thailand through an exclusive distribution partnership with Central Marketing Group, the retail arm of Thai conglomerate Central Retail, as it seeks to expand its presence in …

The meeting comes amid tensions between China and the Philippines, and is expected to cover economic security, critical technologies and maritime awareness.

Sanae Takaichi’s visit comes amid strained Japan-China ties after she suggested last November that Tokyo could intervene if Beijing attacked Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.

MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has no plan to increase contribution rates beyond a final 10 percent adjustment scheduled for 2027, as it seeks to ease the financial burden …

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the negotiations for the Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China were …

For starters, the government should cut red tape for residential and commercial solar installations

Malacañang has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the capabilities and readiness of the Philippine Army’s First Scout Ranger Regiment and recognizing the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of its troops in protecting the …