PH PROTESTS RADIO CHALLENGES, SIRENS BY CHINESE VESSELS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA MANILA - The Philippines protested what it regards as fresh "provocative acts" by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.
US ‘VERY CONCERNED’ DESPITE CHINA DENIALS OVER HYPERSONIC MISSILE The United States is “very concerned” about China’s development of hypersonic technology, the US disarmament ambassador, Robert Wood, has said, after reports that Beijing had recently
22.29% OF FILIPINOS FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 MANILA — Official figures show that 24.31 million people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 since the government launched its inoculation campaign over seven months ago. This is equivalent to 22.29% of t
CHINESE MILITARY SLAMS U.S., CANADIAN WARSHIPS TRANSIT IN TAIWAN STRAITS China's military on Sunday condemned the United States and Canada for sending warships through the Taiwan Straits last week, saying their provocative acts have seriously damaged peace and stability in the r
COMELEC MONITORS SOCIAL MEDIA SPENDING OF CANDIDATES MANILA – The Commission on Elections on Monday said it is monitoring the social media spending of candidates, noting there is no law regulating election ads on social media. "Sa social media titingnan lang natin k
RUSSIA SAYS IT CHASED OUT US NAVY DESTROYER FROM ITS WATER: REPORT Moscow said Friday that one of its warships chased away a US Navy destroyer after it attempted to violate Russia's territorial waters in the Sea of Japan, but Washington denied this. The incident took plac
HOUSE INCREASES DOH PANDEMIC RESPONSE BUDGET MANILA — The House of Representatives has increased the budget of the Department of Health (DOH) for pandemic response programs next year by P29.5 billion. The committee tasked by the House plenary to consider amendments
ECHOING ISRAEL, US HINTS AT FORCE IF IRAN DIPLOMACY FAILS US President Joe Biden's administration hinted Wednesday it could resort to force if diplomacy fails on Iran's nuclear program, rallying more closely than ever behind warnings by Israel.
PRESS FREEDOM VITAL IN NATION’S DEMOCRACY – DUTERTE MANILA, Philippines — Press freedom is key to a nation’s democracy, President Duterte said, as some sectors criticized what they called the censoring of journalists under his administration.  
G20 LEADERS DISCUSS AFGHANISTAN AND ITS COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS: US Leaders of the G-20 countries on Tuesday discussed the situation in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, including the critical need to maintain a laser-focus on counterterrorism efforts and ensure safe passage for forei
