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Former senator Sonny Trillanes IV filed a new cyber libel complaint on Monday before the Department of Justice, going after 18 men identified as “ex-Marines” along with several SMNI hosts. The case stems from accusations that he supposedly delivered bribe money to the Internation
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The Philippines has renewed its call for urgent humanitarian assistance in Myanmar as the country’s civil war enters its fifth year. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro raised the issue before the United Nations Security Council while serving as the special envoy of the 2026 ASEAN chair on Myanmar.
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The Philippines and the United States completed a new round of joint naval exercises in Manila Bay and the waters off Mariveles, Bataan, with both sides framing the activity as part of tighter maritime coordination. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the operation was meant to improve int
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The Philippines is being considered as a possible site for a new 30mm ammunition production line under a United States-led defense manufacturing partnership, according to a Pentagon statement carried by Rappler. The proposal is part of a wider effort to strengthen military supply chains closer to the Indo-Pacific region. The
Politics
Vice President Sara Duterte has been formally invited by the House Committee on Justice to attend a March 25 meeting that will set the ground rules for the impeachment complaints filed against her. The session is meant to lay out how the case will move, including who will be called
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The Department of National Defense pushed back against China’s latest remarks on the West Philippine Sea dispute, saying Beijing has only itself to blame for the reputational damage caused by its own actions. In a statement reported by Rappler, DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong rejected China’s claim
Politics
It's officially happening. The House Justice Committee has invited Vice President Sara Duterte to attend a meeting on March 25 to iron out the ground rules for her impeachment hearing, which is set to begin on April 14. The letter was signed by panel chairperson and Batangas Rep.
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just gave the Philippine Army its marching orders — literally. Speaking at the Army's 129th founding anniversary at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, the President directed the military to speed up its transition from fighting domestic threats to defending the country from external ones. Under
Nation
The Department of National Defense just went full clap-back mode against China on Thursday, rejecting Beijing's claims that Philippine maritime operations near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) are some kind of "self-directed farce." DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong didn't hold back, saying China
Politics
The impeachment train is officially rolling — and it's picking up speed. The House justice committee voted on Wednesday to declare that the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte contain sufficient grounds to proceed to a full hearing. The panel's decision came after Duterte filed
Economy
With fuel prices spiraling out of control because of the Middle East conflict, Senate President Tito Sotto is pushing to bring back government control over oil prices. He filed Senate Bill 1984 seeking to repeal Republic Act 8479, also known as the Oil Deregulation Law — the very law that allows
Economy
The Philippines is knocking on Russia's door for oil. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin confirmed that the state-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has already reached out to Russian oil companies to explore possible imports, though no volumes or timelines have been finalized yet. Manila is still waiting for