Author: Jean Vergara
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Increased Police Presence on Dangerous Marilaque Highway
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced plans to increase the number of officers patrolling the notorious Marilaque Highway, which spans Marikina, Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon. This decision comes in response to a surge in deadly accidents, particularly among motorcycle enthusiasts who frequent the area. During a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City,…
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Armed Forces of the Philippines Stands Firm on Chinese National’s Espionage Charges
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has firmly upheld its stance that a Chinese national, along with two Filipino accomplices, was involved in unauthorized foreign intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance activities. This assertion was made despite the family of the Chinese individual claiming his innocence against the espionage charges. In a recent ambush interview, AFP…
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President Marcos Directs Full Government Support for 17 Rescued Filipino Seafarers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to offer extensive assistance to the 17 Filipino seafarers from the M/V Galaxy Leader, who were recently liberated by Houthi rebels and returned to the Philippines. The directive was shared by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during a thanksgiving Mass held…
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Philippines to Keep Dialogue Open with U.S. Amid Foreign Aid Suspension
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced its intention to maintain ongoing discussions with the United States government regarding the temporary halt in foreign aid initiated by President Donald Trump. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza emphasized the department’s commitment to understanding the implications of this 90-day suspension, which is part of a broader…
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Tolentino Proposes Harsh Penalties to Combat Foreign Interference in the Philippines
In a move to safeguard national security and sovereignty, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino introduced Senate Bill No. 2951, known as the Counter Foreign Interference Act, on January 27, 2025. This legislative proposal comes in the wake of recent espionage allegations involving a Chinese national and two Filipino accomplices, highlighting the urgency to update the…
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Philippine Economic Authority Downplays Impact of U.S. Aid Suspension
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines has minimized the potential impact of a temporary halt in U.S. foreign aid, announced by President Donald Trump. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan stated in a recent media interview that the suspension would not significantly affect the nation’s development projects. He pointed out that the U.S., although…
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Philippine National Police Disciplines Nearly 3,000 Officers in 2024
In 2024, the Philippine National Police (PNP) took disciplinary action against nearly 3,000 of its officers for misconduct during their service, as announced on Sunday. According to official statistics, a total of 5,457 officers were charged administratively and were linked to 3,751 cases. Out of these, sanctions were imposed on 2,765 officers, whereas 2,691 were…
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Philippines Forced to Defend Sovereignty Against Chinese Aggression, Says Defense Secretary
In a recent interview with the Hoover Institution’s ‘Battlegrounds’, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed that the Philippines is compelled to defend itself due to China’s illegal actions in its waters. Teodoro highlighted that China’s aggressive moves in the West Philippine Sea, part of the South China Sea, are tantamount to forcibly stealing the…
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17 Filipino Hostages Freed from Yemen, Set to Return Home
In a significant development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the release of 17 Filipino crew members of the M/V Galaxy Leader, who had been held captive in Yemen for over a year. The seafarers are currently under the care of the Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman, and are expected to reunite with their families…
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