US Typhon missile system ‘not directed against any nation’ – PH

Jason Sigales - Reporter 02/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Typhon missile system, which the Philippines acquired from the United States, is “not directed against any nation,” the National Security Council (NSC) said in a statement on Friday. The NSC issued the statement…

On Typhon missiles: Marcos Jr.  willing to make a deal with China

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is open to making a deal with China if the latter wants the Philippines to remove its Typhon missiles on the disputed West Philippine Sea. But it entails…

AFC Futsal qualifiers: PH beats Turkmenistan, tops Group C standings

Glendale G. Rosal 01/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Women’s National Futsal Team secured their second victory in the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Futsal Qualifiers, defeating Turkmenistan 2-0 on Wednesday night, January 15, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. With the…

China told: ‘Peace-loving’ nations won’t take trilateral summit as threat

Charie Abarca 04/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The recent trilateral summit of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States should not be deemed as a threat “by any peace-loving country.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) explained anew that the goal…

PH-US-Japan agreement not aimed at China – DFA

Julie M. Aurelio 04/06/2024

The forthcoming summit between the Philippines, United States and Japan is “not directed at any country” but is aimed at deepening the existing and strong ties on economic cooperation, maritime security and climate change of the three…

China: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’

Jean Mangaluz 03/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — China continued to blame the Philippines and its ally, the United States, for the continued tensions in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a statement on Thursday, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Fast craft, cargo vessel figure in sea collision near Mactan bridge

CDN Digital 05/22/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, May 22. Fast craft, cargo vessel figure in sea collision near Mactan bridge Several passengers…

Tropical Storm Mawar remains outside PAR but expected to intensify

Faith Argosino 05/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm “Mawar,” which remains outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), is expected to develop into a severe tropical storm within 24 hours, the state weather bureau said on Sunday. According to state…

PH a ‘fried-food nation’ this holiday, study suggests

Alden M. Monzon - @inquirerdotnet 12/28/2022

Products associated with fried food  topped the list of Filipinos’ purchases from sari-sari stores this holiday season, according to a study by Philippine startup Packworks and sociocultural research firm Fourth Wall. Packaged dipping sauces or sawsawan had the highest consumption rate…

PH needs to import 3M MT of rice to address looming shortage

Jordeene B. Lagare 12/17/2022

The Philippines will have to import as much as 3.4 million metric tons (MT) of rice next year to meet the anticipated shortage of the staple. “We will need to import between 3 [million MT] [and] 3.4…

A better PH can start with better motorists

Peter Angelo V. Perfecto - @inquirerdotnet 11/24/2022

In the ’90s, when I was still part of Amnesty International Pilipinas as its executive director, we would welcome leaders from our international secretariat and executive committee to speak at our membership and public events and to…

PH rejects same-sex marriage: We’re not ready for that, says DOJ’s Remulla

Tetch Torres-Tupas 11/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is firm against same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage was among the recommendations made by member-states of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Legalization of Abortion and Divorce that was rejected…

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