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Members of the G7 have stressed that China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis and expressed serious concern over the current situation in the waters. In their joint statement, the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the European Union also expressed opposition …

Makeshift tents provided by various foreign aid agencies used by some of those who survived “Yolanda” (Haiyan) shortly after the typhoon hit the country in 2013 until they were granted permanent housing. (Eagle News Service) (Eagle News)–The Philippines is looking to replenish the People’s Survival Fund, intended for climate adaptation …

Suspected terrorists caught on CCTV before explosion Troops and police have captured a suspected accomplice in the bombing at Mindanao State University (MSU) last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday. The suspect, Jafar Gamo Sultan a.k.a. Jaf/Kurot, was arrested in an operation in Barangay Dulay by …

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) vowed to strengthen regional cooperation to counter terrorism in the wake of the deadly explosion at Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City that killed four and injured dozens last Sunday. The foreign ministers of the 10 ASEAN member states issued a statement …

MOTHERSHIP. Members of the Atin Ito Coalition prepare banners on board M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, the mothership of the Christmas convoy that will bring holiday gifts to soldiers manning the West Philippine Sea. Noche Buena packs, canned goods, solar lamps, hygiene kits and even toys are loaded in the vessel …

A vice chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises says controversial television network SMNI is likely to lose its operating franchise. “There is a really big possibility [of] revoking [the franchise],” Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel said in a recent interview over ANC. The committee has …

ILOILO CITY – A bus inspector and conductor were hailed as heroes for losing their lives to save passengers of a Ceres bus that plunged off a cliff in Hamtic, Antique on December 5. BUS inspector Jayvoni Fandagani (left) and bus conductor Wilmar Marcelino lost their lives saving passengers in …

Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto (Facebook) Neophyte congressman Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto Sr. recently achieved a huge milestone—having one of his bills enacted into law for the first time. This bill turned out to be Republic Act (RA) No.11966 or “An Act Providing for the Public-Private Partnership …

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte advised grade school students at the La Castellana Elementary School in Negros Occidental to study hard to pursue their dreams of a better life. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks before elementary students of La Castellana Elementary School in Negros OccidentaI. (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) …

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to “revolutionize” the province’s utilization of water resources. Malacañang photo According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the signing, which took place at the Presidential Guest House in Malacañan on Dec. 7, …