China Coast Guard blocks 2 PH ships in Scarborough – US expert

Faith Agrosino 03/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels reportedly intercepted two Philippine ships near Scarborough Shoal on Monday, according to a U.S. maritime expert. Ray Powell, director of of SeaLight — a program of Stanford University’s…

China’s claim on Palawan ‘delusional,’ PH urged to act

Faith Agrosino 03/03/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The government should increase maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea after China falsely claimed that Palawan once belonged to them, former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said Sunday. Colmenares called China’s claim, which…

Is Harry Roque still in PH? VP Sara’s viral video sparks speculation

Faith Agrosino 11/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Is former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque still in the Philippines? Many netizens were confused after watching Vice President Sara Duterte’s online press conference early Saturday morning, where she discussed the detention of Zuleika Lopez,…

Drug war cases ‘being reopened’ following Garma’s revelations – Remulla

Faith Agrosino 10/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Monday that certain cases related to the drug war are “now being reopened” after retired police colonel Royina Garma testified, implicating former President Rodrigo Duterte and other government…

Alice Guo found to have suspected lung infection, undergoes further testing

Faith Agrosino 09/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has a suspected infection in her left lung, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo. In a brief interview outside Pasig City Jail on Monday, Fajardo…

Alice Guo ordered dismissed by Ombudsman over Pogo links

Faith Agrosino 08/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has issued an order for the dismissal of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo after investigations revealed her purported ties to an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hub located…

NDRRMC: 46 dead, over 6 million displaced due to Carina, habagat, Butchoy

Faith Agrosino 08/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from typhoon Carina, the southwest monsoon, and tropical depression Butchoy is now at 46. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has confirmed 14 deaths, with 32 more still…

PNP chief Marbil wants police scalawags discharged

Faith Agrosino 06/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — If it were up to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, officers and personnel found guilty of illegal activities would be promptly dismissed from service. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the…

2 Chinese ships spotted near Palawan ahead of Balikatan

Faith Agrosino 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two ships from the Chinese maritime militia were seen about 30 nautical miles from the coast of Palawan before the Balikatan exercises this year, according to an American maritime expert. Ray Powell, who leads…

Pagasa: Expect hot, humid weather on Easter due to easterlies

Faith Agrosino 03/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said hot and humid weather will be widespread across the country on Sunday. There may be rain showers in some areas due to easterlies. Expect generally…

Admin cases filed vs cop in sex video blackmail case

Faith Agrosino 03/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The police colonel accused of using a recording of their intimate encounter to blackmail a woman with whom he had an illicit relationship is now under administrative charges, according to the Philippine National Police…

Bongalon says, NAIA pest woes may be an effort to discredit Marcos admin

Faith Agrosino 03/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — House Assistant Majority Leader and Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Raul Angelo Bongalon suggested that the recent uproar over the “unexpected” appearance of rats and bed bugs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) might…

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