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We deplore the misrepresentation by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a recent statement claiming that Japan has already expressed “deep remorse” over the Filipino “Comfort Women” issue and that the issue has been settled under the 1956 San Francisco Treaty. ( MFA Deputy Press Secretary Kaneko Mariko ) This is a clear misrepresentation of historical…
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MANILA 12 July 2024 – The Department of Foreign Affairs joins the nation and the international community in commemorating the eighth year of the promulgation of the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea. The Award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the rule of law and the peaceful settlement of disputes.…
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC), in collaboration with the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, conducted a parallel investigation resulting in the seizure of a private yacht used in transporting 1.4 tons of shabu to Nasugbu, Batangas. The illicit drugs, valued approximately at PhP9.68 billion, were intercepted at a police checkpoint in…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. found nothing wrong with the P10 million being offered as reward for anybody who can provide information on the whereabouts of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy. A number of private individuals pushed for the reward before the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to facilitate the speedy capture…
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President Marcos, with careful consideration, has decided to veto the proposed PNP reform bill to ensure that any changes in our police force are fair, clear, and truly beneficial to everyone involved. The bill enables changes to police salaries that could cause unfair disparities among officers. The President believes it is essential to maintain fairness…
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Forty-eight new U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in Manila on July 8 to begin their two-year service to support local programs in education, youth development, and environmental protection in communities across the Philippines. Starting in September, the Peace Corps Volunteers will be assigned to fulfill a range of roles requested by host communities in Aklan,…
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Sen Nancy Binay today expressed concern over the use of mental health as a convenient excuse to avoid congressional inquiries and investigations. According to Binay, similar committees which are holding their respective investigations in aid of legislation must remain vigilant against the misuse of mental health claims to undermine the Senate. “There has been a…
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Clarification on Budget Allocation for the 2024 State of the Nation Address I would like to take this opportunity to clarify my recent statements regarding the budget allocated for the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA). There has been some misunderstanding about the figures mentioned, and I want to ensure that everyone has the…
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It has come to my attention that several persons or entities have been unscrupulously using my name and pretending to be my representatives to defraud unwitting victims. They are claiming that I am offering business opportunities or investments. Please be aware that these claims are false and are intended to scam the public. If you…
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Transfer the Manila Zoo to the Masungi Georesereve? The idea was broached by Senator Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino on Saturday (July 6), saying that the transfer of the 65-year-old zoo from its current location in Malate, a highly urbanized district in Manila, to the renowned geotourism site in Baras, Rizal, would allow the animals under the…
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