US President Donald Trump imposed forced labor tariffs on 60 trading partners. This list includes the Philippines. The new policy increases the tax on imported goods. It targets countries the US suspects of using forced labor. The US believes these …
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The Philippines and China summoned each other’s ambassadors following a recent Ayungin Shoal clash in disputed waters. Both nations traded accusations over the maritime incident. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. strongly condemned the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard on Monday. …
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the safe passage of four Philippine ships through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels carried a total of 81 Filipino seafarers. They successfully navigated the volatile waterway without any reported incidents. The DFA …
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The Duterte impeachment pretrial moves forward as the House prosecution panel requests to open a specific BIR box. Prosecutors state this action serves the interest of justice. They believe the box contains records related to the Vice President’s finances. This …
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The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division issued a Marcoleta travel ban following a plunder complaint. This order prevents Sagip Party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta from leaving the country. The court also included former Quezon City Representative Michael Defensor in the order. Businessmen Joseph …
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The Supreme Court (SC) recently clarified its position regarding the ICC arrest warrant involving Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa had petitioned the court to block the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction. The high court denied his request for a …
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Former Senator Panfilo Lacson presented new evidence regarding the P500M allocables during a recent Senate hearing. He showed a handwritten note from former Public Works Secretary Elizabeth Cabral. The note allegedly links Representative Rodante Marcoleta to specific budget allocations. Lacson …
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Senator Raffy Tulfo and Vice President Sara Duterte are now tied in a recent Pulse Asia poll. The survey results reveal a highly competitive presidential race for the future. Both leaders gained equal support in a hypothetical two-way match scenario. …
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The asylum bid impact on the government’s anti-corruption drive has sparked intense debate. Lawmakers believe a former official’s move to France weakens legal accountability. This asylum bid impact threatens the integrity of the ongoing Pharmally investigation. The individual, identified as …
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Heavy Mayon ashfall covered several towns in Albay province, Philippines, this week. The volcano emitted pyroclastic density currents along the Mi-isi gully. This activity caused thick volcanic dust to spread across the region. Residents in Guinobatan and Camalig faced difficult …
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