Lacanilao will be a detainee for no more than two days, according to the contempt order signed by Escudero on Monday MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Senate has detained on contempt charges ...

MANILA, Philippines — The labeling of the western section of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as the “West Philippine Sea” on Google Maps affirms that it is part of the country’s ...

A new study has shed light on how the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China is playing out at the local level in the Philippines, with provincial support for national security ...

China's Southern Theatre navy said a Philippines frigate had "illegally intruded" into the waters of Scarborough Shoal on Sunday (April 20, 2025), "seriously violating" Chinese sovereignty and ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is considering to implement a policy to secure the country’s coconut supply due to supply constraints and increasing prices.

Bloomberg Dubai: Filipino expats in the UAE are facing a higher peso rate cycle ahead of their next remittances home, with the Philippines currency firming up to 15.34 against the dirham this morning.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relaxed long-standing travel restrictions for most Philippine government officials visiting Taiwan and for receiving Taiwanese ...

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has eased travel restrictions for Philippine government officials to Taiwan, with the goal of increasing opportunities for the development and expansion of the ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12160, also known as the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, which requires the proper and immediate burial of Filipino ...

The Philippine and US militaries kick off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario," as the two allies seek to deter Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South ...

MANILA, Philippines — Election hopefuls like mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa have to ask themselves whether the job is worth taking a bullet. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recorded 46 ...

According to authorities, the suspect, which is now facing charges for violation of the Wildlife Act, has been under close watch since 2017 when his parcel containing pit viper, Philippine cobra ...