Philippine News

DUMAGUETE CITY (PNA) – The third district of Negros Oriental is up for a possible “battle” between two controversial political names during the special poll on December 9. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday said the widow of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, is …

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday, Nov. 4, assured that contingency plans are ready in case the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates and spreads throughout the Middle East Bombing in Gaza (Photo from AFP) Citing DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) affirmed that the Philippine government, …

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (File photo) National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said there is no truth to reports that retired military officers are planning to launch a destabilization plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. While Año acknowledged that there are discussions among retired soldiers about the policies of …

AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad (Photo: Trinidad) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed Japan’s provision of P235.50 million in grant which will enable the military to acquire coastal radars. The arrangement for the grant, to be provided through the Official Security Assistance (OSA) program by …

Citing its numerous assistance to the country, Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri stated that this really shows that Japan is indeed a best friend to the Philippines. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri (from left), Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, House Speaker Martin Romualdez during the special joint session …

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez personally gave a glowing compliment to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio after the special joint session of Congress on Saturday morning, Nov. 4. “I told him after his speech, at the legislative lounge, that …

Another 23 Filipinos to leave in following days A picture taken from Israel’s southern city of Sderot shows flares launched by Israeli forces above the Gaza Strip on October 29, 2023. (Photo by Fadel Senna/AFP) (Eagle News)–Twenty Filipinos are expected to leave Gaza on Sunday, Nov. 5, after signing up …

ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the city government want to take steps to curb illegal drug trade and drug use after newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in this city were linked to these illegal activities. Police Col. Joeresty Coronica, chief of the Iloilo …

A US navy commander has dismissed the possibility that a war might occur in the Indo-Pacific amid military tension between US and Chinese forces in the region. As Washington currently conducts the Pacific Partnership 2023, its largest humanitarian aid and disaster relief preparedness mission in the region, US Navy Mission …

BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) proclaimed five candidates as winners in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) here through draw lots. JULY Mar Fernandez (seated right) secures the seventh spot as member of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) against Danilo Jaro of Barangay 10, Bacolod City in …