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Fresh off his successful engagement at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed the country today for an Official Visit to the Republic of Korea to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), scheduled from October 30 to November 2, 2025. Speaking at Villamor Air Base…
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More than 300 representatives from 41 higher education institutions across Metro Manila gathered at the Department of Migrant Workers – National Capital Region (DMW-NCR) office today for a Capacity Enhancement Training aimed at promoting safe migration and combating illegal recruitment and human trafficking. The event, held at the DMW Makati Office, spotlighted the critical role…
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Environment Secretary Raphael P. M. Lotilla has called for intensified efforts to protect and rehabilitate the Upper Marikina Watershed, emphasizing its vital role in securing Metro Manila’s water supply and mitigating flood risks in surrounding low-lying areas. During his recent visit to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) CALABARZON Regional Office, Secretary Lotilla…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially concluded his participation in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia, following three days of high-level meetings and bilateral engagements focused on regional cooperation, economic integration, and sustainable development. During the closing ceremony held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, President Marcos…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued a strong diplomatic protest against China’s recent declaration of a “National Nature Reserve” in the disputed Scarborough Shoal, asserting Philippine sovereignty over the area during the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS). In his intervention, Marcos described the move as a violation of international law and a direct affront to…
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced plans to suspend or dismantle several flood control projects found to be causing more harm than good to communities and the environment. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon revealed that certain dike constructions—intended to mitigate flooding—have instead worsened conditions by restricting water flow, reducing the capacity of waterways,…
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The Philippine government is actively pursuing tariff exemptions for several of its major export products in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, a senior official confirmed Monday. Speaking at the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said Manila remains…
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The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving G-Xchange, Inc., the operator of popular e-wallet platform GCash, following reports that user information was being sold on the dark web. According to the NPC, a post by a threat actor using the alias “Oversleep8351” surfaced online on October 25,…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has issued a strong rebuttal to Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte’s recent remarks questioning the temporary deployment of the United States’ Typhon missile system in the country, calling his statements “misleading.” In a statement released Sunday, the AFP clarified that the missile system’s presence is strictly for training…
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The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by President Victor Lim, has expressed strong support for the Philippine government’s decision to reinstate the electronic visa (eVisa) program for foreign visitors. Calling the move “long overdue,” the FFCCCII emphasized the eVisa’s potential to revitalize the country’s tourism sector, stimulate trade, and…
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