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In a move to deepen diplomatic relations, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, is set to embark on a working visit to the Philippines from October 21 to 23, 2025. The visit will include a bilateral meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro on October 22,…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso convened in Malacañang to discuss a slate of transformative infrastructure and urban renewal projects aimed at reshaping the capital city’s landscape. At the heart of the meeting was the proposed Intramuros Forest Park, a green initiative envisioned to revitalize the historic district while…
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A growing storm brews in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), as security expert Prof. Rommel Banlaoi raises alarm over escalating tensions between the national government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), compounded by delays in regional elections and troubling signs of youth radicalization. In a recent interview on ABANTE-Radyo’s “Walang Atrasan,”…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) will be made available to any authorized body that requests it, including the Office of the Ombudsman and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which is currently investigating alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Speaking after the oathtaking of…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally administered the oath of office to retired General Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. as Undersecretary of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) during a ceremony held at Malacañang Palace on Thursday. Acorda, who served as the 29th Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from April 2023 to April 2024,…
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The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Republic of the Philippines has taken a significant step toward strengthening the country’s nuclear safety and security framework, following a pivotal workshop held at the Quest Hotel and Conference Center in Clark, Pampanga. The event, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Union (EU)…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the public and political actors to allow the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to carry out its investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control and infrastructure projects without interference. Speaking to reporters at Malacañang Palace, the President expressed confidence that the probe will clear his administration of…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued fresh warnings against several individuals and entities allegedly involved in fraudulent investment schemes, urging the public to remain vigilant. In an advisory released Tuesday, the SEC flagged scams involving fake representatives of COL Financial Group Inc., who used forged documents and impersonated former employees to lure victims.…
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) is urging the public to remain calm but prepared following a series of strong earthquakes that have recently shaken various parts of the country. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol emphasized that while the Philippines is naturally prone to seismic activity due to its 180 active faults and six…
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A recent nationwide survey by OCTA Research reveals that 83 percent of Filipinos support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to expose corruption in government, particularly in flood control projects. The “Tugon ng Masa” survey, conducted from September 25 to 30, gathered responses from 1,200 adults across the country. Only 3 percent opposed the President’s…
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