MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of 14 nations, including the Philippines, declared on Sunday that Beijing’s vast maritime claims in the South China Sea completely lack legal standing. The joint statement, which marks the 10th anniversary of the historic South China Sea arbitral ruling, was also backed by Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia,

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has submitted the results of its investigation into two alleged ghost flood control projects in Cebu’s 3rd District to government prosecutors, who will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to file charges in court. Speaking to Cebu media on Saturday, July 11, NBI Director Melvin Matibag

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – Once again, the beautifully designed and meticulously adorned bahay kubos, or native huts, lining the streets here are drawing residents and visitors eager to take selfies and souvenir photos. The Bahay Kubo and Product Display Competition along Alunan Avenue has long been a traditional feature of the annual Tnalak Festival and

MANILA, Philippines — A 55-year-old farmer Eddie Matute stood on the edge of his rice field on the evening of Saturday, July 11, as several hectares of land began to crack due to the prolonged dry spell gripping Isabela and much of Northern Luzon. For Matute, a resident of Barangay Callao, Alicia, Isabela, who has

Janine Gutierrez reacted to the recent issue about her mother Kapamilya actress Janine Gutierre showed support for her mother, seasoned actress Lotlot Gutierrez amid the recent issue with her half-brother, actor Ian de Leon. Janine is the eldest child of Lotlot with her estranged husband Monching Gutierrez. Following the death of National Artist and Superstar ... Read more

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Grade 4 Student Dies After Alleged School Deworming Sparks Outrage DEWORMING – A family’s search for answers continues after their young son passed away following a school deworming activity, raising questions about the procedure and its implementation. A Grade 4 pupil from Trece Martires City, Cavite, has died after allegedly being given deworming medicine by ... Read more

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Barbie Forteza caught the attention of the online community with her bridal photos Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza had this statemetn on the viral wedding-themed photos which were for her upcoming film ‘Saving Cherry.’ Barbie rose to fame as a prominent child star and transitioned into one of the most bankable and versatile leading ladies ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen countries, including the Philippines, reaffirmed on Sunday that there is no legal basis for China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. Joining the Philippines in the statement marking the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral award were Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand,

SUBIC, ZAMBALES—Exactly 10 years after the country won a landmark legal victory in the West Philippine Sea, Ryan Jacinto still measures its meaning the same way he measures every fishing trip—not by court rulings or diplomatic protests, but by whether he can fish at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, also called Bajo de Masinloc, earn enough to

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For years, Cebu had all the makings of one of the country’s premier meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destinations. It boasts an award-winning international airport with expanding global connectivity, a robust tourism industry, thousands of hotel rooms, and a strategic location at the heart of the Visayas. But it lacked