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Japan – Philippines strengthen ties against China

By Writer writer
February 24, 2025
in :  Philippines
japan philippines strengthen ties against china

Japan and the Philippines have committed to bolster cooperation to safeguard regional peace and stability amid growing concerns over China and its rising belligerency. On Monday, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro met in Manila and agreed to deepen cooperation in military training, intelligence sharing, and other domains. Together with the United States, the two …

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Philippines Removed from Global Money Laundering Watchlist, Laos & Nepal Added

By Desk Writer
February 23, 2025
in :  Philippines
philippines removed from global money laundering watchlist, laos & nepal added

The Philippines achieved an important victory for its financial reputation by eliminating its position on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The Financial Action Task Force reviewed the Philippines’s financial reforms successfully and announced to removal of the country from their watchlist. What is the FATF Grey List? FATF includes nations in its grey list when their systems …

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Philippine Police Smash Chinese Scam Network, Over 450 Arrested

By Writer writer
February 23, 2025
in :  Philippines
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During a large-scale operation, the Philippine police detained more than 450 persons in a raid against a ‘Chinese run’ scam activity in Manila. The crackdown conducted on February 20 resulted in the arrest of 137 Chinese nationals and five Chinese bosses. Police found out that the area was being used as a scam hub. Police also found that scamming victims …

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Jericho Rosales to Star as Manuel L. Quezon in Upcoming Historical Biopic

By RDA dh
February 18, 2025
in :  Philippines
jericho rosales to star as manuel l. quezon in upcoming historical biopic

Award-winning actor Jericho Rosales has been chosen to portray President Manuel L. Quezon in the forthcoming historical biopic Quezon being produced by TBA Studios. The film is scheduled for release in 2025 as part of the studio’s “Bayaniverse,” a series of films that also include the critically acclaimed “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.” Directed and co-written by Jerrold …

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Philippines suspends scientific survey in South China Sea, accuses China of ‘harassment’

By Desk Writer
January 25, 2025
in :  Philippines
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The Philippines has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea days after China’s coast guard and navy allegedly “harassment” its fisheries vessels. The Philippine coast guard on Saturday accused Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter of harassing a group of Philippine fisheries vessels, which were conducting a scientific survey in a disputed area of the …

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Philippines arrests Chinese man suspected of spying its military installations

By Desk Writer
January 21, 2025
in :  Philippines
philippines arrests chinese man suspected of spying its military installations

Philippine security officials arrested a Chinese national on suspicion of espionage. During the arrest, they recovered equipment authorities believe could be used for spying on military facilities and police camps. The suspect, identified as a software engineer named Deng Yuanqing, was presented to the media on Monday. The officials presented two other alleged Filipino cohorts in front of the media. …

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Palawan Floats After a Heavy Rain and Flood: DRRT Arrives to Rescue

By Lakshmi Sh
January 15, 2025
in :  Philippines
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Heavy rain has been pouring over the Palawan region in the Philippines for the past few days which led to the overflow of water reservoirs like lakes and rivers followed by uncontrollable floods hitting the residential areas. Palawan is considered to be an ecological frontier of the country. The PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) has indicated that …

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Filipino actress Rufa Mae Quinto surrenders to NBI

By S Panda
January 8, 2025
in :  Philippines
filipino actress rufa mae quinto surrenders to nbi

Filipino actress and comedian Rufa Mae Quinto surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) upon her return to the Philippines on January 8. She and her family landed at the airport at around 5 am. The probe is about an alleged investment scam. Quinto is facing 14 legal charges over violation of Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code …

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Vice President Sara Duterte has been Filed a Third Impeachment Complaint

By Lakshmi Sh
December 20, 2024
in :  Philippines
vice president sara duterte has been filed a third impeachment complaint

On December 2,2024, civil society activists alleged twenty four accusations against the VP Sara which includes the failure of accounting of confidential funds spent, involving in extrajudicial killings, and threatening the House speaker Martin Romualdez. Followed by another set of complaints filed against her on December 4,2024 by the activists which was led by Bagong Alyansang.  The civil society leaders, …

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2025 Budget of Philippines allocates ‘Zero Subsidy’ for the PhilHealth Insurance

By Yasmin Alta
December 13, 2024
in :  Philippines
2025 budget of philippines allocates ‘zero subsidy’ for the philhealth insurance

Controversy broke out after the announcement of the zero subsidy to the PhilHealth insurance in the 2025 Philippines budget due to the substantial reserve fund around P600 billion. The health advocates, organizations and many lawmakers which includes Senator Mary Grace Poe, who argued to allocate the funds which are spent on PhilHealth must be transferred to the financial needs. PhilHealth …

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