Marcos’ mentions of POGO ban, West Philippine Sea in SONA 2024 cheered
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s mention of the West Philippine Sea and the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in his third State of...
FULL TEXT: Marcos’ 2024 State of the Nation Address
Thank you, allow me to greet the former presidents who are with us here today. Allow me to greet the former presidents who are with...
Boss Toyo’s attendance at SONA 2024 questioned
"Bakit siya nasa SONA?" This was the question raised by some Filipinos online after YouTuber Boss Toyo was spotted walking the red carpet at Batasang...
Marcos orders closure of POGOs
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday banned gambling operations set up in the Philippines that target gamblers overseas, including Chinese mainlanders, because of crimes linked to the industry.
Marcos...
Philippines ‘cannot yield’ its West Philippine Sea position, Marcos says
MANILA (Updated 7:36 p.m.) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday his country cannot yield or waver on its position in the South China...
Met gala? Encantadia?: Imee Marcos turns heads with Moro armor-inspired SONA 2024 outfit
The president's sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, earned buzz for her outfit worn for her brother's third annual State of the Nation Address on July 22. The...
Philippines says to still assert South China Sea rights after resupply deal with China
MANILA — The Philippines will keep asserting its rights in the South China Sea after it reached a "provisional arrangement" with China about its resupply missions to...
‘Exaggerated’ police presence? Number of security deployed for SONA 2024 questioned
"Exaggerated?" This was the comment of some Filipinos after seeing pictures of the police deployed on the streets for the third annual State of the Nation...
Philippines ramps up fighter pilot training, eyes faster, more lethal jets
DARWIN, Australia — The Philippine Air Force must ramp up pilot training if it is to buy 20 or more multi-role fighter jets as it modernizes and...
Cardinal Tagle invites Catholics to share God’s gifts
Reflecting on the theme of the National Eucharistic Congress, from the Gospel of John “Remain in Me”, Pope Francis’ special envoy to the event...
‘Accidents always happen’: Herlene Budol claps back at critics after GMA Gala fall
Kapuso actress and beauty queen Herlene Budol on Sunday responded to those who are criticizing her fall during a runway walk at the GMA...
Philippines’ eyes defense pacts with France, Canada and NZ, minister says
MANILA — The Philippines is looking to forge reciprocal troops access agreements with Canada, France, New Zealand, and other countries, the defense minister said on...
SONA 2024 national anthem singer announcement a quieter affair
After much ado about last year's "surprise" State of the Nation Address performer, the Palace on Sunday announced that a multi-awarded Bicolana will sing the...
Philippines says prior notification not part of resupply agreement with China
MANILA — The Philippines' foreign ministry said on Monday that there will be no prior notification from it to China for routine resupply missions to...
Text of Biden statement on him stepping aside as candidate
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat...