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PRESIDENT MARCOS, PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY STRENGTHEN PH–UKRAINE TIES, DISCUSS COOPERATION IN KEY SECTORS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ warm relations with Ukraine in a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, November 28. According to Malacañang, the two leaders discussed potential cooperation in food security, agriculture, and digitalization, highlighting areas where both countries can work together. President Marcos also noted that as the Philippines assumes…
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is prepared to brief the Senate on its programs and policies, Malacañang said Friday. This comes after Senator Robinhood Padilla filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the PCO’s alleged dissemination of “unverified, potentially propagandizing, and misleading information” that he claimed contributed to public confusion. PCO acting Secretary Dave…
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The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has warned that media concentration in the country is worsening, even as digital platforms continue to expand. In its latest study, PIDS revealed that the decline of local newspapers and the dominance of a few major outlets are reshaping the media landscape faster than expected. According to the…
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Civil society organizations, international partners, and local governments—including Pasig City and Quezon City—have joined forces to promote safer, more sustainable urban mobility. The initiative was highlighted during the culminating event of the Sparking Mobility Actions for Climate-Friendly Cities (SPARK) Project, led by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). The project showcased efforts such…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally received the credentials of five newly designated non-resident ambassadors in a ceremony held at Malacañan Palace on Tuesday. The envoys represent Tunisia, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, the Marshall Islands, and Serbia, marking the official start of their diplomatic tenure in the Philippines. The ambassadors include His Excellency Mohamed Trabelsi of…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi during a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Tuesday. Grossi is in the Philippines for the International High-Level Forum on Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics), which the country is hosting from November 25 to 26, 2025. …
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The Philippines and Singapore have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties during the 7th Informal Consultations on the Philippines-Singapore Action Plan (IC‑PSAP) held in Singapore on November 18. The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega of the Philippines and Permanent Secretary Albert Chua of Singapore’s Ministry of…
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In the wake of Senator Imee Marcos’ public claim that her brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., along with his wife and children, suffers from drug addiction, legal and diplomatic circles have begun calling for greater accountability and transparency. Among the most notable responses is a statement from Dr. Melissa Loja, an international law expert,…
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Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte sounded the alarm over reports that powerful businessmen are allegedly orchestrating a military-backed “reset” of government, including moves to install a business tycoon as caretaker president. In a statement released by his office, Duterte described the claims as “alarming and outright unconstitutional,” citing a Politiko report that…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) convened ambassadors and representatives from 37 countries in Manila to reaffirm global commitment to maritime security and the rule of law, coinciding with the 31st anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro led the forum, which followed up…
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