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US seeks to expand cooperation with Philippines as China 'undermines' regional peace, stability

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 20, 2019 - 10:36am

While the United States deems Beijing as a threat to the region, Washington sees an opportunity to strengthen ties with its Southeast Asian partners and allies.

Seoul Special City: Bridging citizens around the world

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 20, 2019 - 8:28am

Considered as South Korea’s center of politics, economy and culture, Seoul has recently rebranded itself as an open city.

Philippines to 'lose' if arbitral ruling will be raised at UN — Locsin

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 19, 2019 - 3:24pm

Echoing Malacañang's stance, the country's top diplomat thumbed down the idea of raising the arbitral ruling at the UN.

Amid security concerns over third telco, military says Globe, Smart have towers in bases

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 19, 2019 - 12:15pm

Amid growing fears on the agreement of the military with a China-linked conglomerate, the Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed that major telco players also have facilities inside military camps in the cou...

OFWs have long-term commitment to stay in UAE — study

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 19, 2019 - 10:31am

Overseas Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a long-term commitment to staying in the Gulf state, according to a study from communications agency Eon Group.

Highly-skilled Filipinos found in top 5 sectors of UAE economy — study

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 18, 2019 - 3:53pm

Highly-skilled Filipinos are represented across the top five sectors that contribute to the economy of the United Arab Emirates, according to a study from communications agency Eon Group.

Dito Telecom says it has cybersecurity plan amid concerns over its Armed Forces deal

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 17, 2019 - 5:07pm

Dito Telecommunity assured the public that it has a cybersecurity plan following its deal with the Armed Forces.

Senate inquiry into AFP deal with China-backed telecom sought

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 17, 2019 - 10:46am

Sen. Risa Hontiveros has called for a Senate inquiry into the agreement between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the country's third telecommunications player Dito Telecommunity Corp., formerly Mislatel.

Police numbers underreport drug war killings — think tank

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 16, 2019 - 2:41pm

Figures from the police are a "gross underestimation" of the killings linked to President Duterte's drug war, a think tank said.

Military deal with Chinese-linked telco 'very disturbing' — Pangilinan

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 16, 2019 - 10:59am

Opposition Sen. Francis Pangilinan has raised concern over the agreement of the Armed Forces of the Philippines with a Chinese-linked firm to put towers inside military bases in the country.

Duterte has no authority to 'set aside' arbitral award — Carpio

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 13, 2019 - 2:43pm

Under Philippine law, President Rodrigo Duterte does not have the authority to "set aside" the July 2016 ruling issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Supreme Court Senior Associate Antonio Carpio said.

Philippine NGOs to raise drug war at UN rights council

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 13, 2019 - 1:39pm

A delegation from Philippine non-governmental organizations will provide testimonies on the Duterte administration's drug war at the 42nd United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Switzerland this month.

West Philippine Sea joint exploration not a done deal — Palace

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 13, 2019 - 11:43am

Following President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of setting aside the Philippines' victory in the South China Sea arbitration, Malacañang said that the proposed joint oil and gas exploration with China is...

Robredo hits Duterte's 'disappointing, irresponsible' remarks on arbitral ruling

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 12, 2019 - 2:26pm

Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed dismay over the pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte to "set aside the arbitral ruling to pursue joint exploration with China.

Poe shrugs off Duterte's 'atribida' remark

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 12, 2019 - 11:01am

"That's all I've been asking for — a traffic plan and a transportation — which they did not submit," Poe said.

Chinese warships in Philippine waters angered Duterte — Locsin

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 11, 2019 - 11:34am

Chinese warships entering Philippine waters in the past months irked President Rodrigo Duterte, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said.

Duterte ready to 'ignore' arbitral ruling for joint exploration with China

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 11, 2019 - 10:17am

After raising the South China Sea arbitral ruling with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Rodrigo Duterte said he is willing to set it aside for economic gain.

Syrian employer found guilty of Joanna Demafelis murder

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 9, 2019 - 2:55pm

One of the employers of slain Filipina worker Joanna Demafelis was found guilty of murder, the Foreign Affairs department said.

'Honest siya': Palace tries to justify Duterte's trust in Faeldon

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 9, 2019 - 2:01pm

Despite controversies following him wherever he is appointed, sacked Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon still enjoys the trust of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Trillanes denies lawyer Jude Sabio's allegations of his ties with Bikoy

by Patricia Lourdes Viray - September 9, 2019 - 10:54am

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a staunch administration critic, stressed that he is not directly involved with the supposed producer of "Ang Totoong Narcolist" videos against President Rodrigo Duterte.

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