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US embassy clarifies military presence at steel facility
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The site visit conducted by the United States and Philippine military personnel at the Sanjia Steel Corp. plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental was part of routine planning efforts, the US embassy in Manila said....
AFP slams China’s Sierra Madre claims
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected claim of the Chinese embassy that the Philippines promised to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal, saying Manila “will never abandon” the...
‘New South Korea envoy familiar with Philippines relations’
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
South Korea’s new ambassador to the Philippines has played an instrumental role in advancing and strengthening the Philippines–Republic of Korea strategic partnership.
Philippines convenes ASEAN space forum
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has convened the Association of Southeast Asian Nations  Space Forum to advance dialogue on space diplomacy, regional cooperation and the responsible use of outer space.
DND slams China for ‘evasiveness, deception’
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of National Defense slammed yesterday China for evasiveness and deception in its response to DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro’s statement on the arrest of Chinese workers at a steel plant in Mindanao,...
Over 3.7 milllion people affected by monsoon, Luis, Maymay – OCD
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Over three million people have been affected by the combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon, the Office of Civil Defense  said yesterday.  
Gibo hits China over ‘extortion’ of 100 Pinoys
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
China’s reported immigration action against over 100 Filipinos is “plain and simple extortion and blackmail,” Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said yesterday.
US funds counterterrorism training facilities in Zamboanga
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States will provide P30.8 million for the establishment of permanent counter-terrorism training facilities in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur.
‘Deal with China never restricted Philippine rights’
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Provisional Understanding on rotation and resupply  to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal has never restricted or limited the exercise of Philippine sovereign rights and jurisdiction under international...
Veteran Pinoy rock band Mayonnaise announces intimate London show
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Following last year’s sold-out concert, Filipino alternative rock icons Mayonnaise are returning to London to kick off their 2026 UK tour.
Philippines, US mark 75th anniversary of MDT, reaffirm alliance
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and the United States marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, with Manila and Washington reaffirming their firm commitment to the alliance.
US: China’s ‘national nature reserve’ in Panatag destabilizing
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States on Saturday accused China of “destabilizing” activity near Panatag or Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, saying it is using “dubious” environmental explanations...
Seoul confers peace medals on Pinoys in Korean War
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
South Korea conferred Ambassador for Peace Medals on Filipino veterans who served in the Korean War, as it expressed gratitude to the soldiers for helping shape their nation’s peace and freedom.
Japan approves P11.54 billion for Philippines health care
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Japan is extending a loan of $187.92 million (P11.54 billion) to address key reforms in the universal health care program, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Philippines welcomes over 200 visitors from US
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Over 200 visitors from the United States participated in the recently concluded 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour.
Philippine welcomes UN call to protect seafarers in Hormuz
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines welcomed the call by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, for urgent action to protect thousands of seafarers facing a grave humanitarian and human rights crisis around...
Gibo defends call for pro-China execs to quit
by Pia Lee-Brago - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. defended yesterday his call for the resignation of government officials siding with China, underscoring there is no option but to uphold the country’s policy on the West...
6 Philippines seafarers home after Hormuz security incident
by Pia Lee-Brago - July 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Six Filipino seafarers aboard the Liberia-flagged oil tanker M/V Al Bahyah arrived in Manila on Monday after the vessel was involved in a security incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
AFP chief visits wounded Navy personnel
by Pia Lee-Brago - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief visited two Philippine Navy personnel who were injured during a China Coast Guard attack, at Camp Ricarte Station Hospital on Saturday.
Philippines, Japan, US hold West Philippine Sea drills
by Pia Lee-Brago - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines, Japan and the United States have conducted five-day maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea.
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