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The Philippines joined 20 other Asia-Pacific economies in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), held from October 27 to November 1. The high-level summit focused on the theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow Together”, with discussions centered on innovation, connectivity, and inclusive prosperity across the region. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led
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A new nationwide survey reveals that a vast majority of Filipinos believe corruption has worsened since the declaration of Martial Law over five decades ago, with growing calls for accountability from the country’s top leaders. According to the PAHAYAG 2025 Third Quarter Survey, 81% of respondents say corruption has intensified in the 53 years since
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The Philippine government is optimistic that its newly launched electronic visa (eVisa) system for Chinese nationals will help revitalize the country’s tourism sector and modernize consular services. On Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officially rolled out the eVisa platform, allowing travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to apply for single-entry visas
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Reaffirming its commitment to a justice system rooted in human rights and equal access, the Department of Justice (DOJ) officially launched the Justice Summit 2025 today at the Hilton Manila in Pasay City. The three-day event, held under the theme “Advancing a Human Rights-Based Justice System,” brings together key stakeholders from the Justice Sector Coordinating
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) has called on Universal Robina Corporation (URC) to compensate fisherfolk affected by the recent molasses wastewater spill in Negros Oriental. In a television interview, DENR-EMB Assistant Director Maria Dorica Naz-Hipe confirmed that approximately 255,000 cubic meters of molasses wastewater leaked into Bais Bay and Manjuyo
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on the sidelines of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, held a strategic meeting with South Korean shipbuilding giant Hanwha Ocean Co. to explore a landmark defense collaboration aimed at modernizing the Philippine Navy. The proposed partnership includes the construction of a state-of-the-art submarine base, the establishment of a
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In a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus, top defense officials from four key Indo-Pacific nations gathered to discuss regional security cooperation and strategic alignment. Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently met with executives from DL Group, a top South Korean conglomerate, to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at boosting the Philippines’ energy security. The focus: Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—a new generation of compact nuclear power plants. DL E&C, the engineering arm of DL Group, is collaborating with Meralco, the
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made a strong pitch to American business leaders during his address to the U.S. APEC Business Coalition, unveiling sweeping economic reforms designed to attract strategic investments and boost the country’s competitiveness. “The Philippines stands ready to engage constructively amid global trade uncertainties,” the President declared. “Our priorities are clear: to
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is accelerating efforts to finalize amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), aiming to address persistently high rice prices and restore fairness to Filipino farmers. Following a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the DA has conducted a series of regional consultations—culminating in final meetings in Cagayan de Oro
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