China, Philippines trade barbs over disputed reef

Agence France Presse 04/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines — China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after Manila accused Beijing of seeking to “intimidate and harass” with a state media report that…

China interfering with PH elections, says NSC’s Malaya

Charie Abarca - Reporter 04/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Indicators show that China is interfering with the Philippines’ upcoming midterm elections. This was according to National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya, who made the revelation in the Senate’s special panel…

Captured underwater drone sent messages to China —Philippine military

Agence France Presse 04/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in “underwater warfare”, the country’s military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China. The…

Schools adapt to climate change: Early holiday, more fans

Agence France Presse 04/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready as she fights to hold the attention of her pint-sized pupils in Manila’s soaring heat. Last year, heatwaves forced…

F-16 fighter jets that PH plans to buy may arrive in 2026

Faith Argosino 04/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The F-16 fighter jets that Manila plans to buy from Washington may be “available for delivery” in 2026 or 2027, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez said Sunday. His remark came…

$5.58B fighter-jet sale to Philippines approved by US

Agence France Presse 04/02/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — The United States said Tuesday it has approved a sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter-jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. The State Department said…

Philippines exits ‘grey list’ of Financial Action Task Force

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 02/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines – After more than three years, the Philippines is finally out of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring. In a statement late Friday, the FATF said the…

Victorious PH team in Asian Winter Games arriving Saturday

Philippine News Agency 02/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The men’s national curling team will come home to a grand welcome Saturday night following its historic golden feat at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. The Philippines beat erstwhile undefeated South Korea…

Australian police warn vs PH-based online ‘love’ scams

Frances Mangosing 02/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Is it really love? Maybe not. Philippine and Australian officials are warning against romance scammers online this Valentine’s season. While there may be people who found lasting relationships through the internet, others are not…

WATCH: VP Sara Duterte press conference on impeachment

02/07/2025

Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference on Friday, February 7, 2025. The Vice President had been impeached by the House of Representatives on February 5, after a total of 215 lawmakers have endorsed the fourth…

Chinese spy studied in Chinese military-run university says BI

Ferdinand Patinio 01/25/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The alleged Chinese spy was found to have studied in an institution run by the Chinese military, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. “We discovered that he was a product of a university…

LIST: Philippine typhoon names for 2025

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 01/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Are you ready for the rainy season? As we welcome a new year, we also brace for another set of storms that will traverse the Pacific and affect the Philippines. This year begins…

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