Philippines Headlines

Sun, 19 May 2024 16:28:00 +0800
Apprehending 'trespassers' will escalate South China Sea dispute — Zubiri
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said China would only worsen the situation in the region if it makes good its threat to apprehend “trespassers” in the South China Sea.

Sun, 19 May 2024 14:50:00 +0800
New AO aims to enhance import monitoring with electronic invoicing
Administrative Order 23, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on May 13, stated that a single invoicing system controlled by the Philippines is “necessary to effectively monitor international trade transactions of all imported goods.” 

Sun, 19 May 2024 14:13:00 +0800
Indian Navy ships arrive in Manila for ‘goodwill visit’
Three Indian Navy vessels arrived for a four-day goodwill visit from May 19 to 22.

Sun, 19 May 2024 13:01:00 +0800
Marcos says photos with Alice Guo prove nothing
Guo posted photos of her and Marcos last week after the chief executive claimed to be unaware of her existence. Additional photos of Guo and Marcos from a campaign sortie during the 2022 elections also surfaced. 

Sun, 19 May 2024 11:30:00 +0800
Beijing’s detention rule in South China Sea ‘unacceptable’ — Marcos
“The position that we take is that it’s unacceptable and we will take whatever measures to always protect our citizens,” Marcos said on Saturday. 

Sun, 19 May 2024 11:17:00 +0800
31 areas, including Metro Manila, to hit dangerous heat index on May 19
State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 31 areas across the country is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Sunday.

Sun, 19 May 2024 10:44:00 +0800
Shear line, easterlies to bring cloudy skies, rainfall across Philippines
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that cloudy skies with rains are expected to affect the country on Sunday.

Sun, 19 May 2024 10:37:00 +0800
Marcos orders probe into alleged wiretapping by Chinese Embassy
“We are looking into it because the fact of the matter is, there have been mentions of a tape that confirms that there was this agreement,” Marcos said.

Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0800
Torres replaces Carlos as Western Command chief
The military official named by the Chinese embassy as the one who approved a “new model” for managing the BRP Sierra Madre issue has been relieved of his post as commander of the military’s Western Command (WESCOM) which has territorial jurisdi...

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:30:00 +0800
House OKs Condominium Act
With tower dwelling becoming popular among Filipinos, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill that will provide for the redevelopment of condominium units in the Philippines.

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