Viral Tarsier Video: DENR to file criminal charges vs 2 vloggers

Charie Abarca 04/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said preparations are underway for the filing of charges against two vloggers for the “improper treatment” of Philippine Tarsiers in Polomolok, South Cotabato. “Ongoing po ang…

China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island; accuses PH of encroachment

Charie Abarca 04/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — China asserted its sovereign rights over Pagasa Island on Thursday, accusing the Philippines, in return, of “illegally occupying” the area. “This is our waters. I have no other [information] for you,” Chinese embassy told…

‘Ikaw naman ang wanted’: Duterte tells Quiboloy to leave him out

Charie Abarca 04/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — “Pastor, ikaw naman ang wanted, huwag mo akong [idamay] dito.” (Pastor, you’re the one who’s wanted, don’t drag me into this.) This was the response of former President Rodrigo Duterte when asked about allegations…

Duterte denies he ‘conceded’ anything in WPS deal with China

Charie Abarca 04/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Finally breaking his silence on the issue, former President Rodrigo Duterte denied “conceding” anything in the deal he supposedly forged with China on the West Philippine Sea. In a press conference aired live on …

Dela Rosa confident Senate will approve ROTC bill

Charie Abarca 04/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa is confident that the Senate will pass the Mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) bill, even if it does not receive unanimous support. “Ako, kung magka-botohan [ay] sure ako…

Taiwan quake: DMW says 2 more OFWs injured

Charie Abarca 04/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were injured from last week’s Taiwan quake, bringing the total to 11, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. DMW Officer in Charge Hans Cacdac said in a…

Pimentel: Duterte’s undocumented China pact not binding for PH

Charie Abarca 04/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has decried former President Rodrigo Duterte’s supposed deal with China. “A single Filipino, no matter the position in the government, cannot bind the country in an informal,…

New Japanese ambassador to PH assumes office

Charie Abarca 04/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Endo Kazuya, the new Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, on Thursday formally began his term by presenting his credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Kazuya takes over from Koshikawa Kazuhiko, whose term concluded…

Help desk for Filipinos affected by Taiwan earthquake now open

Charie Abarca 04/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) launched on Wednesday a help desk for Filipino workers in Taiwan who need assistance after the 7.5-magnitude earthquake. “The Help Desk will also cater to information requests of…

Imee: EO 57 draws foreign interference, harmful to PH

Charie Abarca 04/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The measure beefing up the country’s maritime security, recently signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is seen by the President’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, as welcoming ‘many Trojan horses’ of foreign interference.…

PH, US defense chiefs hold talks after China’s recent aggression

Charie Abarca 03/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The defense leaders of the Philippines and the United States had a phone call after China’s recent aggression at Ayungin Shoal. The US Department of Defense stated that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin…

Trillanes: Ex-President Duterte could be arrested as easily as Teves

Charie Abarca 03/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday that the recent arrest of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. shows what could happen to former President Rodrigo Duterte if…

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