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Philippines-Japan defense agreement takes effect
by Michael Punongbayan - August 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Bilateral defense relations between the Philippines and Japan reached a new milestone yesterday with the entry into force of the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement.
China hits back, slams Gibo’s ‘squid tactics’ mark
by Michael Punongbayan - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
In a continuing word war, the Chinese embassy has accused Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. of using squid tactics, a term earlier used by the latter to criticize Beijing over arrested Chinese nationals in the...
Gibo: Chinese embassy doing PR for criminals
by Michael Punongbayan - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Chinese embassy is doing public relations work for controversial Chinese businessman Tony Yang and others involved in illegal activities in the country, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday....
Embassy hit over fake news on Misamis steel firm raid
by Michael Punongbayan - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Backing Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., the Armed Forces of the Philippines has criticized the Chinese embassy for allegedly distorting facts about the raid on a steel firm in Tagoloan, Misamis Orie...
8 Philippine seafarers home after drone strike near Russia
by Michael Punongbayan - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Eight Filipino seafarers on the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier M/V Breadfan have returned to Manila after their vessel was hit by a drone while approaching the Port of Novorossiysk in Russia on Aug. 7.
Teodoro blasts China’s ‘squid tactic’ over Sanjia Steel case
by Michael Punongbayan - August 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. lashed out again at China’s Foreign Ministry yesterday, accusing it of using a “squid tactic” to evade questions over Chinese nationals found working for Sanjia...
Philippine embassy in Beijing to help arrested Pinoys
by Michael Punongbayan - August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs has directed officials and personnel of the Philippine embassy in Beijing to provide immediate assistance to Filipinos arrested in China over alleged immigration law violations...
Metro roads flooded anew by monsoon rains
by Michael Punongbayan - August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon flooded several roads in Metro Manila anew yesterday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
6 reported dead due to typhoons, habagat
by Michael Punongbayan - August 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The death toll from days of heavy rains brought by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon or habagat has climbed to six, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported...
Navy clarifies issue on sailor probed for drug use
by Michael Punongbayan - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy clarified yesterday that the sailor being investigated for alleged drug use “is not and was not” assigned to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal at the time the offense was rep...
Quiboloy awaits notice on US extradition bid
by Michael Punongbayan - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy is prepared to oppose the United States’ request for his extradition once a formal petition is filed, with his legal team insisting the pastor’s...
Who’s pro-China? Those who don’t recognize West Philippine Sea – Gibo
by Michael Punongbayan - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of National Defense (DND) follows only “objective criteria and no other standard” in appraising reputation of citizens, Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said as he shrugged off Vice President...
4 dead as landslides hit Benguet, Rizal
by Michael Punongbayan - August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
ontinuous rainfall over the past days due to tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon or habagat has left at least four people dead, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
RIMPAC: Philippine bags 3rd spot
by Michael Punongbayan - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy has won third place in one of the major Rim of the Pacific  events in Hawaii.
Philippines formally deposits Panatag Shoal chart with UN
by Michael Punongbayan - August 2, 2026 - 1:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that the Philippines formally deposited its official nautical chart of Panatag Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc and its surrounding maritime...
‘Pro-China government officials must resign’
by Michael Punongbayan - August 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Government officials, especially those elected into office, who are siding with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea should consider resigning from their posts, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr....
21 Pinoy seafarers rescued from Black Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Twenty-one Filipino seafarers affected by drone strikes on vessels in the Black Sea were successfully rescued, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
Philippines, US boost fight vs HIV, TB
by Michael Punongbayan - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and the United States have signed an agreement boosting efforts against the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB).
Japan hails Senate honoring 70th year of friendship
by Michael Punongbayan - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Japanese embassy in Manila lauded yesterday the Senate’s passage of a resolution commemorating and honoring 70 years of friendship between the Philippines and Japan.
NPA leader, Fil-Am nabbed in Laguna
by Michael Punongbayan - July 31, 2026 - 12:00am
An alleged leader of the New People’s Army and a Filipino-American woman believed connected to the communist group have been arrested in Cabuyao, Laguna, the military reported yesterday.
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