US defense chief to fly to PH in first visit to Asian treaty allies at odds with China

Associated Press 03/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to Asia next week, for talks that will include increasing deterrence against aggression in the…

North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens strong steps against US-South Korea drills

Associated Press 03/21/2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles, as its military threatened unspecified grave steps against the U.S. and South Korea over their joint military drills that it views as an…

China calls for ‘dialogue’ to resolve US trade tensions

Agence France Presse 03/14/2025

BEIJING, China — China on Thursday called for “dialogue” with Washington to resolve spiraling trade tensions that have seen the world’s two largest economies impose a slew of tariffs on each other’s imports. “China has always advocated…

Trump commerce pick says favors broad tariffs, vows tough China stance

Agence France Presse 01/30/2025

WASHINGTON DC, United States – Donald Trump’s commerce secretary nominee told his US Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday he favors “across-the-board” tariffs targeting countries rather than products, while signaling a hawkish China stance. “We can use tariffs to…

How Trump’s mass deportation plan will impact undocumented Filipinos

Atty. Arnedo Valera 11/09/2024

WASHINGTON – With nearly 4.2 million Filipinos in the United States, the contributions of Filipino Americans to US society are vast, diverse and deeply woven into the fabric of American life. Yet, beneath this visible community, a…

Have Kris Aquino, Mark Leviste reconciled for good?

Hannah Mallorca 10/21/2023

Kris Aquino and Mark Leviste appear to have reconciled for good as the Batangas vice governor shared photos of their reunion in California together with actress-host Kim Chiu. Leviste took to his Instagram Stories on Friday, Oct.…

Washington recruits dogs and cats in war on rodents

Agence France Presse 06/19/2023

WASHINGTON — On a hot June night, revelers descend on Washington’s Adams Morgan neighborhood, a nightlife and dining hotspot in the US capital. But they aren’t the only ones profiting from the good weather. Also out in…

Cebuano singer owns AGT stage, earns standing ovation from all 4 judges

Immae A. Lachica 06/14/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another Cebuano singer has made a big impression on the international stage. Rolando “Bunot” Abante grabbed the spotlight during the audition rounds for America’s Got Talent (AGT). Nervous and overwhelmed, Abante got a…

Declining, clashing, or rejuvenating?

Andrew Sheng - @inquirerdotnet 08/29/2022

We have been here before—catastrophe, carnage, collapse, climate calamities, war. This hottest summer of discontent is a prelude to a freezing winter of gas shortage, inflation, and more conflicts. As Europe, China, and parts of America are…

One-China policy

Manuel L. Quezon III - @inquirerdotnet 05/05/2021

Near the end of the last administration, I came to believe, and still believe, that one of its mantras — “Kayo ang Boss ko” — was actually secretly hated by the public, since it is the same…

Ex-champ Mayweather to pay for Floyd funeral: report

AFP 06/02/2020

LOS ANGELES, United States — Retired ring great Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral services for George Floyd, Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe told ESPN on Monday. George Floyd died last week after a Minneapolis…

Philippine Airlines relaunches Cebu-Los Angeles route

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 02/20/2020

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) proudly re-introduces a nonstop Cebu to Los Angeles route that will start service on May 2, 2020 giving the Central Visayas region its first direct link to North America. At over 11,800…

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