Philippine News

PISTON’S EXIT. Members of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) march along Espana Boulevard toward Mendiola in Manila to end their three-day transport strike on Wednesday. The group opposes the Dec. 31 deadline given to jeepney operators to consolidate in connection with the jeepney modernization program. …

MORE RESCUES. The Philippine Coast Guard helps evacuate nearly 400 residents in five barangays in Catarman, Northern Samar on Wednesday, while the Philippine National Police distributes canned goods to residents who chose to stay in their homes after record rains led to massive flooding across the province. PCG and PNP …

Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) vessel KN Gajah Laut 404 docks at the Panacan Wharf in Davao City on Nov. 20, 2023 for a five-day port visit. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) vessel “KN Gajah Laut 404” arrived in Davao City on Monday, Nov. 20, for a …

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), technical-vocational schools, and the Spanish Red Cross to help address youth unemployment through skills development initiatives. PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin In a statement released on Tuesday, Nov. 21, the PRC shared about its …

The Philippines and the United States have begun their joint maritime and air patrols in the contested West Philippine Sea, President Marcos announced on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) increased its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to assert the country’s territory in celebration …

Royal Navy Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh, United Kingdom’s national hydrographer, receives a command plaque from Philippine Navy (PN) vice commander Rear Adm. Caesar Bernard Valencia during his courtesy visit at the PN headquarters in Manila on Nov. 20, 2023. (Photo by PN) The Philippine Navy (PN) and the government of …

Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Contributed photo) The chairman of the House Committee on Human Rights is prodding the government to “cooperate” with The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC). For this purpose, panel chairman Manila 6th Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. penned and filed House Resolution (HR) No.1477. On …

Senior Colonel Vu Hong Diep (left), deputy chief of staff of Vietnam Air Defense Force, receives foyer honors upon his arrival at the Philippine Air Force (PAF) headquarters at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Nov. 21, 2023. He is welcomed by PAF Chief of Air Staff Maj. Gen. …

With former president Rodrigo Duterte hinting that a Duterte-Duterte tandem in the 2028 national elections could be imminent, Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Nov. 21, assured that their family will fully support the former chief executive’s political plans. (From left) Former president Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte …

A sign illuminates a square in Tel Aviv calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants, on November 21, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian armed group. – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his …