Philippines

Philippines to change cabinet members

Published on: May 22, 2025
10:26

Manila, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Junior today requested the formal resignation of all his cabinet secretaries due to public disappointment over the delivery of government services.

Philippines investigates fund for anomalous land acquisition

Published on: May 20, 2025
13:24

Manila, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The investigation to determine those involved in an alleged anomalous land acquisition transaction worth more than $250 million continues in the Philippines.

Philippines: Evacuation centers checked after Mount Kanlaon eruption

Published on: May 13, 2025
10:09

Manila, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon early today, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines checked evacuation centers in the Negros Island Region.

Former Philippine president in legal dispute with International Court

Published on: May 5, 2025
10:14

Manila, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The legal battle over the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to try former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte entered a critical phase, with the defense intensifying its efforts to block the process.

Philippines and US conduct military drills

Published on: April 25, 2025
11:14

Manila, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) Philippine and US forces are participating in the "CYDEX" cyber defense exercise as part of this year's Balikatan joint military maneuvers, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Friday.

Japanese PM to visit Vietnam and the Philippines

Published on: April 22, 2025
10:56

Tokyo, Apr 22 (Prensa Latina) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will travel to Vietnam and the Philippines next week to talk with the leaders of those countries about the US tariffs, the Executive informed on Tuesday.

China accuses Philippines of serious sovereignty violation

Published on: April 22, 2025
09:13

Manila, April 22 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Navy's Southern Theater Command accused a Philippine Navy frigate of "illegal intrusion" in waters near Masinloc Shoal.

China rejects Philippine-US joint drills in the region

Published on: April 21, 2025
10:40

Beijing, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry denounced on Monday the Philippines' actions with the United States in the South China Sea and rejected provocations related to territorial sovereignty and the Taiwan issue.

Tensions between China and Philippines escalate after spying case

Published on: April 3, 2025
08:38

Beijing, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed the arrest of three Filipino citizens accused of spying amid a context of diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Philippines shelters victims of volcanic eruption

Published on: April 2, 2025
09:24

Manila, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) The authorities In Bago, in Negros Occidental, have built a temporary settlement for those affected by the eruption of Kanlaon in December, unlike other localities still seeking solutions in the Philippines.

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