Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, ‘sideswiped’ gov’t vessel

12/04/2024

Manila, Philippines–The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel Wednesday, December 4, 2024, during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had “exercised control” over…

Rama vs. Garcia tug-of-war risks Cebu City’s welfare – Archival

Pia Piquero 12/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A third party might find an opportunity amid political strife. The ongoing power struggle between dismissed Mayor Michael Rama and Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia may present an unexpected advantage to another mayoral aspirant,…

What we know about South Korea’s martial law

12/04/2024

Seoul, South Korea–South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, said he would lift martial law just hours after he imposed it, in a brief and confusing episode in which he blasted the opposition…

South Korean president abandons martial law attempt

12/04/2024

Seoul, South Korea—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abandoned a short-lived attempt to impose martial law on Wednesday after lawmakers defied security forces to vote against his declaration and thousands of protesters took to the streets. Yoon’s shock…

Cebu City Mayor Garcia invites President Marcos to Sinulog 2025

Pia Piquero 12/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has officially extended an invitation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to attend the Sinulog Festival 2025. Garcia announced the invitation during a press conference on December 2, 2024, stating…

Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama holds presscon at city hall

Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro, Pia Piquero 12/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama held a press conference at the Plaza Sugbo in front of the Cebu City Hall  on Monday morning, December 2, 2024.  Mayor Rama, his son Lawyer Mikel Rama,  former…

Marcos says he ordered impeachment moves vs VP Sara Duterte stopped

Zacarian Sarao 11/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that he had told Congress not to file an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos made the pronouncement after being asked to confirm a text…

Bongbong Marcos to Sara Duterte: Never say never

Zacarian Sarao 11/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — “Never say never” was the response of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vice President Sara Duterte, who previously remarked that their broken alliance has now reached “the point of no return.” At Lucena City…

COMELEC: Extortion charge won’t affect candidate’s candidacy unless…

Pia Piquero 11/29/2024

  CEBU, Philippines – A mayoral candidate in Talisay City was arrested in an entrapment operation on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for allegedly extorting P4 million from incumbent Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas. The suspect, identified as Roger…

Ariel Querubin calls for AFP to stay united amidst political chaos

Emmariel Ares 11/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ariel Querubin, a Medal of Valor awardee, is pleading to his fellow soldiers at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to “stay united and never let politics divide them.” Querubin, a retired…

Pia Cayetano urges Cebu councilors to prioritize healthcare

Emmariel Ares 11/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Senator Pia Cayetano is urging councilors in Cebu to prioritize healthcare efforts and the promotion of a healthier lifestyle for every individual in order to push the agenda of prevention rather than treatment. …

Marcos fires back at Sara: ‘Ang katotohanan ay hindi dapat i-tokhang’

Darryl John Esguerra 11/25/2024

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday broke his silence and fired back at Vice President Sara Duterte’s “death threat,” noting that the issue just blew out of proportion due to the latter’s refusal to…

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