Philippine News

United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson believes that the alliance between the Philippines and the United States is “stronger than ever” as she met with the country’s top defense officials amid China’s demands for both countries to stop their military activities in the West Philippine Sea. (From left) AFP …

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) opened its 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers to honor their dedication and commitment. CSC / Manila Bulletin In a statement released on Jan. 5, CSC explained that this annual award under the Honor Awards Program (HAP) aims to recognize civil servants who have shown …

An environmental group staged a rally in front of Quiapo Church on Saturday, Jan. 6, urging Black Nazarene devotees to make this year’s Traslacion litter-free. Photo from EcoWaste Coalition/MANILA BULLETIN The EcoWaste Coalition called on all devotees to maintain cleanliness during the feast of the Black Nazarene as it is …

DESTAB TALKS. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, in a television interview, says the people agitating the military are ‘allied with the Dutertes.’ Screengrabs from ANC, Facebook live Pension, peace talks issues used to agitate military Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said the people behind moves to “agitate” active members of …

The former President, in a press conference in Davao City late Saturday evening, says only ‘stupid people’ would believe the claim that he is involved in any destabilization plot. Screengrabs from ANC, Facebook live Former President Rodrigo Duterte said only “stupid people” will link him to destabilization efforts against the …

PRO-MODERNIZATION. Orlando Marquez, president of the Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas (LTOP), defends the PUV Modernization Program, saying it would help ease traffic congestion in the country. Robert Gines Speaker Martin Romualdez has vowed to pursue legislation that will enable PUV drivers to have a stable and fixed …

Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15) sails in the West Philippine Sea as part of the second Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) between the AFP and the US Indo-Pacific Command held from Jan. 3 to 4, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Philippine government expressed openness to resolve its maritime tension …

President Marcos has ordered village officials and the citizenry to work together in achieving a clean Philippines, stressing that their initiative is what the country needs to win the war against waste. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a video message on Friday, Jan. 5, Marcos …

The decision of President Marcos not to extend the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs) was supported by the “majority” of PUV operators, a transport official said. In a statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Office of Transport Cooperatives (OTC) Chairman Jesus Ortega stated that Marcos initially listened …

The United States is flexing once again its military muscle in the Indo-Pacific with the port visit in Manila of one of its nuclear-powered aircraft carriers after sailing the South China Sea with the Philippine Navy. USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, arrived in the Philippines on …