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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expected to hold bilateral discussions with representatives from other countries during a global meeting of agricultural leaders and experts in Manila aimed at strengthening agricultural mechanization.

Thai Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is scheduled to visit Myanmar on Nov. 12 ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila, Philippines, from Nov. …

Taiwan expressed concern on Tuesday over more than 100 People’s Liberation Army naval vessels and mainland Chinese coastguard ships sailing across the western Pacific, including the Liaoning strike group conducting drills in …

MANILA, Philippines — Public indignation coupled with sustained vigilance could help thwart attempts by unscrupulous lawmakers to insert questionable allocations into the proposed 2027 national budget, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Wednesday.Lacson …

The proposed measures include restrictions on businesses dealing with entities or individuals suspected of contributing to haze-related fires.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday expressed its condolences to the family of former Education secretary Mona Dumlao-Valisno.“The Department of Education extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, …

Newtalk新聞 菲律賓國防部長鐵歐多洛（Gilberto Teodoro Jr.）重申堅決反對與中國在南海（菲律賓稱「西菲律賓海」）進行油氣聯合開發，強調「違憲」且「沒有法律基礎」。 鐵歐多洛3日接受菲國媒體《ABS-CBN》訪問時，反駁中國駐馬尼拉大使館指控他「破壞」2018年雙方簽署的聯合油氣開發框架協議。他澄清，該協議是由前總統杜特蒂（Rodrigo Duterte）於2022年終止，當時是根據時任外交部長洛辛（Teodoro Locsin Jr.）的建議，因相關協議涉及菲國憲法與主權問題。 鐵歐多洛表示：「我100%支持終止的決定，因為這是違憲的，而且沒有與中國進行聯合探勘的法律基礎。」他並引用菲律賓2016年南海仲裁案勝利，指出中國「九段線」主張沒有法律效力。他還開玩笑稱，若中國投資進入西菲律賓海，可能會出現「POGO」（菲律賓離岸博彩營運商）式的操作。 菲律賓國內對此議題存在明顯分歧。反對方以鐵歐多洛為代表，包括海岸防衛隊發言人塔瑞耶拉（Jay Tarriela）、前外交部長洛辛，以及部分重視憲法與2016年仲裁裁決的官員與民間團體，認為聯合開發會損害菲律賓主權與長期利益。支持或持開放態度者則包括總統小馬可仕（Ferdinand Marcos Jr.），以及部分參議員與地方官員；小馬可仕曾於8月表示聯合探勘是「明顯可能」且談判已有進展，部分參議員與地方官員則認為在符合憲法60-40股權保障的前提下，可藉此提升能源安全與經濟利益。延伸閱讀：冰櫃變烤箱？！歐洲7-11國超市遭駭客入侵 遠端控溫毀壞生鮮食品擾亂民生照片曝光！第2批3架F-16V Block 70自德州起飛準備返台楊宏基觀點》南韓防長姜信哲靈魂發問：能信美軍？ 對台灣的啟示是…自吹自擂！羅斯福取道南海前進中東 中粉紅狂言：福建、遼寧「包抄」宜蘭東林寺爆醜聞！住持父子涉貪上億善款、廟產 今收押禁見

The Philippines and China have emphasized the need to maintain diplomatic dialogue and mutual respect despite their differences, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has launched an investigation into claims that former speaker Martin Romualdez has been secretly sneaking out of jail.BJMP chief Efren Nemeño …

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has revoked a memorandum circular it previously issued on heat-related class suspensions to “align” its policies with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) directive. Under Memorandum …

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) will offer free rides to children aged 17 and below on Wednesday, November 4, in celebration of …

MANILA, Philippines — The gap between Vice President Sara Duterte and her predecessor, Leni Robredo, in a hypothetical presidential race has narrowed by 7 percentage points, based on the results of a …

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) has welcomed Malacañang’s challenge, vowing to pursue the arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa saying his former position as police chief and personal ties …

LUCENA CITY — Volcanic earthquakes continue to shake Taal Volcano in Batangas province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a bulletin on Wednesday morning. The volcano registered 30 …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will deploy 20 buses with discounted fares starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, to help accommodate excess LRT-2 passengers, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said. He announced …

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday warned that public patience was once again being tested by individuals he described as “kapalmuks,” (thick-faced) as scrutiny over questionable allocations in the …

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged Congress to immediately pass a proposed measure prohibiting government officials’ relatives from securing government contracts to protect public funds and prevent corruption. “It is …

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Authorities seized some 200 kilograms of shabu worth P1.36 billion from a shipment originating from Laos at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in North Harbor, Manila on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino travelers are increasingly seeking alternative holiday destinations, driving substantial growth for AirAsia Philippines' connecting flight services in 2026.Passenger data released by the airline showed traffic between Manila and …

MANILA, Philippines — At least 159 foreigners, mostly Indonesians, Malaysians, Vietnamese and Chinese were rescued during a police operation at a scam hub in Pasay City on November 3.Three masterminds of the …

SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — Several candidates with Filipino ancestry won in the Northern Mariana Islands' general election last Nov. 3, including lawmakers tracing their family roots to Pangasinan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Quezon …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has thrown its support behind the Senate's decision to strip P8.8 billion in funding for 295 projects from the proposed 2027 …

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish an online public accountability dashboard to track government spending and monitor the delivery of interventions as the …

MANILA, Philippines — The government will again test its disaster preparedness on Thursday as emergency responders, local government units and communities simulate their response to a magnitude 8.5 earthquake and tsunami off …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said that personal relationships and former positions would not influence its efforts to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.

Ten engineers from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) have completed hands-on rocket training in South Korea ahead of the country's planned demonstration launch in early 2027.

URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — He dreamed of bringing his family together under one roof and inspiring young people in his village. But Capt. Raymart Cabangcala came home not to fulfill those …

MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas and Soccsksargen will receive higher pay starting Nov. 19, following the approval of new wage orders granting increases of up to P45 a …

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua has given the selection committee for top positions in the Bangsamoro government until 5 p.m. today to submit the possible …

MANILA, Philippines — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing back against the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to temporarily allow private cars on the Edsa Busway, saying this would …

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will not hesitate to exercise his veto power to remove questionable allocations from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, Malacañang said on Tuesday, after civil society …

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has imposed a P555.75-million penalty on motorcycle taxi platform Move It for exceeding its authorized number of rider-partners. Move It was …

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday challenged the leadership of the Philippine National Police to ensure that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s past position as PNP chief during the Duterte administration would …

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday filed graft and malversation charges in the Sandiganbayan against six former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials over their alleged …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has launched a new hotline called 15/30, as part of preparations for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to intensify this …

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) found 300 infrastructure projects across the country worth P17.3 billion to be riddled with “visible defects” as it advised the Department of Public Works …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops worth over P7.4 billion for public school teachers and administrative personnel, with a five-year warranty and a …

MANILA, Philippines — Under a new executive order that seeks to minimize learning disruptions, schools in cities or provinces may continue to hold face-to-face classes—despite suspension orders handed down by local government …