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House insists on investigating China s secret pact on Ayungin

The House of Representatives will push through with its probe into former President Rodrigo Duterte's secret deal with China that supposedly gave up Philippine sovereignty over a part of the West Philippine Sea, with lawmakers saying that even mere allegations of the agreement have diplomatic repercussions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year

President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

ASEAN urged to champion ambitious global plastics pact

Southeast Asia is severely impacted by plastic pollution, which poses threats to the environment and human health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

DBP eyes pact with CL state firms, LGUs

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines is actively engaging several state corporations based in Central Luzon in a bid to expand its services to priority clientele especially those outside of its traditional market and city centers, a top official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Australia s reputation among Pacific neighbours weakening

From carrying the Coalition's AUKUS pact to supporting Israel's self-defence initiative, Labor's reputation is souring among voters. Bilal Cleland reports.ASIA IS SENSITIVE to memories of the White Australia Policy, the f.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Australia s reputation among Pacific neighbours weakening

From carrying the Coalition's AUKUS pact to supporting Israel's self-defence initiative, Labor's reputation is souring among voters. Bilal Cleland reports.ASIA IS SENSITIVE to memories of the White Australia Policy, the f.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

‘Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty not a pact to war’

President Marcos made the “right move for the country” when he decided not to invoke the country’s Mutual Defense Treaty with the US in reaction to the latest incident in the Ayungin Shoal, international maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

UK Labour’s foreign policy pitch maintains strong support for Ukraine

Labour's foreign policy chief David Lammy will reiterate Labour's desire for a new British-EU security pact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

EDCA with Canada, defense pact with UK – DND

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. confirmed on Tuesday that a memorandum of agreement or understanding with Canada on enhanced defense cooperation is in the works and may be signed soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

LGUs ordered to step up in water conservation

The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Wednesday called on local government units, especially in Metro Manila, to strictly enforce water conservation measures as El Niño threatens supply......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Man threatens ex-partner’s brother with handgun

A 34-year-old man was arrested after he threatened a brother of his former partner with a handgun in Quezon City on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security

In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023,  the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon

In the decision released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said that red-tagging and guilt by association threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty and security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

China threatens US with response in wake of missile deployment in Philippines

Beijing has accused Washington of undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region Beijing has condemned Washington's deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region and will take all effective measures to prevent the US from "messing up" the South China Sea, Chinese Defense Min.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

China threatens US with response to missile deployment

Beijing has accused Washington of undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific regionBeijing has condemned Washington's deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region and will take all effective measures to prevent the US from "messing up" the South China Sea, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday.His comments come after the US kicked off.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

KOJC member threatens media with rock outside Quiboloy property

A member of Apollo Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) threatened journalists with a huge chunk of rock outside one of the latter's properties ahead of a seven-day ultimatum set for the controversial religious leader's arrest......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

KOJC member threatens media with rock outside Quiboloy property

A member of Apollo Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) threatened journalists with a huge chunk of rock outside one of the latter's properties ahead of a seven-day ultimatum set for the controversial religious leader's arrest......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Addressing energy challenges in Cebu’s growing economy

A bustling hub in the Visayas, Cebu symbolizes the Philippines’ economic vitality. However, the province is confronting a significant challenge—an impending energy shortage that threatens its stability......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Rama threatens legal action against Gwen, CBRT opponents

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Anyone who attempts to obstruct the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project in any manner will force City Mayor Michael Rama to file legal cases. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced on Thursday, March 7, that he was not even hesitant to file a case against Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024