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China arrests 3 Filipinos for alleged spying
by Pia Lee-Brago - April 4, 2025 - 12:00am
China’s state security authorities arrested three Filipinos suspected of spying in the country that employs extensive state surveillance on its citizens and visitors.  
US approves $5.58 billion fighter jet sale to Philippines
by Pia Lee-Brago - April 3, 2025 - 12:00am
The US State Department has allowed the possible sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion to help “improve the security of a strategic partner” in the region.
Tubbataha’s ‘Mama Ranger’ receives IWOC award
by Pia Lee-Brago - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
“Mama Ranger” Angelique Songco, the long-time park manager of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) in Palawan, has been named one of the recipients of the US Department of State’s 2025 International...
Philippines donates $40,000 to IMO
by Pia Lee-Brago - April 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines has donated $40,000 to the International Maritime Organization to support its technical cooperation training, capacity-building initiatives and voluntary multi-donor trust fund aimed at assisting...
Philippines grateful for US military funding – Gibo
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 31, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines is grateful for the United States’ enduring support and the exemption of the country’s foreign military financing from foreign aid freeze, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said....
1 of 20 Pinoys held in Qatar released
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 31, 2025 - 12:00am
A Filipino has been released by Qatari authorities from the group arrested for participating in political demonstrations in that country, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for migrant workers affairs Eduardo Jose de...
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,600
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 31, 2025 - 12:00am
The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar’s second largest city yesterday, as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding someone still alive, two days after...
Philippines ‘disappointed’ with Timor-Leste on Teves case
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines has expressed its disappointment over Timor-Leste’s rejection of its request to extradite expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. who is facing multiple charges of murder and...
‘US will stand with allies to stop China aggression’
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to affirm his nation’s security commitment to the Philippines and other US allies as he arrives today for his first official visit to the country to...
‘Pentagon chief’s visit shows Philippines in US radar’
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The visit of United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the country this week is an indication that the Philippines is in the US radar screen, the Philippines’ top diplomat in Washington said yesterd...
Philippines, France to strengthen infrastructure, maritime cooperation
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines and France have committed to strengthening development cooperation in infrastructure, maritime affairs and the environment, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Navy to escort DENR in establishing West Philippine Sea marine research stations
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 19, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy will escort the Department of Natural Resources  in establishing additional marine scientific research stations in the West Philippine Sea.
Manalo to attend India’s Raisina Dialogue
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 18, 2025 - 12:00am
For the first time, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will participate in the 10th Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship international conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics.
Australia issues travel advisory amid possible unrest in Philippines
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Australia has issued a travel advisory urging its nationals traveling to the Philippines to exercise caution, warning that there is an “increased risk of demonstrations and civil unrest following recent e...
Philippine underscores commitment to human rights at UN panel
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 10, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines has underscored its commitment to advancing human rights through inclusive governance and country-led partnerships.
UN panel: Corruption still pervasive in Philippines government
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 5, 2025 - 12:00am
A United Nations committee remains concerned that corruption is still “pervasive” in all branches of government and in the wider public sector in the Philippines.
Gibo: Be wary of foreign interference in domestic affairs
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations should be wary of attempts by external powers to use legal and legitimate socioeconomic endeavors to interfere in their respective domestic affairs, Defense...
Philippines, Vietnam discuss resumption of joint research expedition
by Pia Lee-Brago - March 3, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines and Vietnam have discussed the resumption of the two countries’ Joint Oceanographic and Marine Scientific Research Expedition in the South China Sea.
Beware of fake police clearance, e-travel websites – Philippines embassies
by Pia Lee-Brago - February 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Philippine diplomatic missions have warned the public of fraudulent and unauthorized websites for police clearance and e-travel.
Philippines pushes enforcement of nuclear test ban
by Pia Lee-Brago - February 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines has called for the urgent entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
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