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PH eyes expanded defense ties with Japan, Ukraine, Netherlands

Manila, June 2 -- The Philippines is looking at strengthening defense cooperation with Japan, Ukraine and the Netherlands. Over the weekend, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Te... Read More


DND chief bats for enhanced cross-regional security cooperation

Manila, June 2 -- Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said nations must try to beef up cross-regional security cooperation, counter unilateral attempts to undermine the preva... Read More


Probe into passenger, cargo fee spike amid San Juanico crisis sought

Manila, June 2 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has asked transportation authorities to investigate reports of alleged increases in passenger and cargo air fares in Eastern Visayas, especially in ... Read More


Senate prioritizes bills over impeachment as 19th Congress nears close

Manila, June 2 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday said the Senate will prioritize the passage of key legislation and the confirmation of hundreds of government appointments in its final si... Read More


QC backs PBBM decision to postpone EDSA rehab

Manila, June 2 -- The Quezon City government has expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s decision to defer the rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), one of Met... Read More


New PNP chief vows swift, responsive public service

Manila, June 2 -- New Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday vowed to focus on three leadership pillars -- swift and responsive public service, unity and morale within... Read More


EU-PH defense dialogue vs. foreign interference, cyber threats eyed

Manila, June 2 -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a dialogue to deepen cooperation on defense and security, aimed at combating emerging challenges such as cyber th... Read More


Escudero: 1 month enough to decide on EDSA rehab

Manila, June 2 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday said one month is enough for the government to decide whether to proceed with the long-postponed rehabilitation of the Epifanio de los San... Read More


Senate chief: Torre's appointment fulfills mandated civilian-led PNP

Manila, June 2 -- Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday welcomed the appointment of Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), calling it a hist... Read More


DMW vows stronger protection of OFWs' rights, well-being

Manila, June 2 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the protection and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as it commemorates the 30th anni... Read More