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Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela has extended an invitation to Senator Rodante Marcoleta to join a maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight over the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) following the lawmaker’s controversial suggestions regarding the territory. Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, issued the invitation via social media on Saturday, offering…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday announced it is closely monitoring the situation in Islamabad following a suicide bombing at a mosque that killed at least 31 people and injured over 160 others. The Philippine Embassy in Islamabad is currently verifying the status of Filipinos in the area. Initial reports indicate no Philippine…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the formation of a dedicated inter-agency committee to manage the Philippines’ participation in the Green Expo 2027, an international horticultural exhibition set to take place in Yokohama, Japan. Through Administrative Order No. 41, signed on Feb. 4 and released by Malacañang on Saturday, the President established the Philippine Organizing…
More than 64,000 families across four regions have been affected by Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha), which has now weakened into a low pressure area (LPA), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Saturday. In its latest situational update released at 5 a.m., the NDRRMC confirmed that 64,360 families—totaling approximately…
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) concluded a five-day series of high-level military exercises on Saturday, aimed at bolstering defense interoperability and regional security. The drills, which ran from February 2 to 6, featured coordinated maneuvers across various locations in Luzon and the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The…
A team of Filipino and international botanists has identified a new Begonia species, Begonia ilinensis, discovered clinging to the coastal limestone cliffs of Ilin Island, just off the southwestern coast of Mindoro. The discovery, published in the scientific journal Taiwania, adds a unique entry to the Philippines’ rich biodiversity. Unlike many of its relatives, Begonia…
Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) after encountering unfavorable environmental conditions, the state weather bureau announced early Saturday morning. In its 5:00 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the storm downgraded at approximately 2:00 a.m. on February 7. The LPA was…
The Department of Justice has dismissed the cyberlibel complaints filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros against six social media personalities and commentators, citing a lack of evidence and the protected nature of criticizing public officials. In a resolution dated December 22, 2025, a panel of government prosecutors ruled that there was no prima facie evidence with…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Thursday that it will resume voter registration for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) starting this February. The move follows the recent postponement of the inaugural Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE), which were originally scheduled for March 30, 2026….
The United States Embassy in Manila has issued a security alert to its citizens, advising them to exercise caution and remain vigilant in anticipation of potential demonstrations in the capital. In a notice released on Wednesday, the embassy warned that protest actions could take place in various locations across Metro Manila. While the specific cause…