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NEARLY 300 people were killed after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco Friday night, according to a preliminary government count, with Marrakesh residents reporting “unbearable” screams followed the 6.8-magnitude quake. PHOTO BY AFP “According to a provisional report, the earthquake killed 296 people in the provinces and municipalities of Al-Haouz, Marrakesh, …

TWO Chinese Coast Guard ships and 10 maritime militia vessels took part in Friday's blockade at Ayungin Shoal as the Philippines conducted its 3rd resupply mission in five weeks to its military outpost on BRP Sierra Madre. This photo taken on August 22, 2023 shows Chinese coast guard ships (left …

(UPDATE) THE Philippines and Australia further solidify their alliance with the signing of a strategic partnership, as the two countries seek to counter China's growing aggression in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the joint declaration on strategic partnership between their …

When his 19-year-old daughter scrambled to score two Taylor Swift concert tickets, Nathan Friedland wondered what all the fuss was about. With his daughter's encouragement, he realized the themes in the singer's lyrics related to the way he'd seen his female colleagues treated during his 20-year career as a nurse. …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to “oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea” which could “increase tensions in the region, misunderstandings, and miscalculations” in the disputed waterway. Marcos made the call during …

One person was injured when an ambulance collided with a bus along Edsa in Quezon City on Thursday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. The MMDA said the ambulance driver was hurt in the incident. He was not identified as of posting time. Citing CCTV footage, the MMDA said …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday reported before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) that there have been “some progress” in the negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea which, he said, is in accordance with international law. In his intervention during the …

SEN. Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero said government officials asking for confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) should be held with greater accountability to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently. The senator on Wednesday said the concerned public officials should submit their CIF utilization plan under the 2024 national budget. SEN. …

A Manila court has issued a warrant of arrest on Tuesday against former Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and several others in connection with the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine other individuals. SUSPENDED Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. SUSPENDED …

Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri led fellow senators in cheering for Team Philippines and rejoiced with the country after Gilas Pilipinas' “convincing” 96-75 victory over China's basketball team during their FIBA World Cup match Saturday. “This was the most important game of all. For our pride and for our …