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[Updated Oct. 13, 2026, 9:52 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reaffirmed its support of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s decision to shut down the military-military communications with China, as “actions” at sea must match bilateral dialo

SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said China’s obstruction of a medical evacuation mission at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal appeared to signal a “new phase” of escalation in the West Philippine Sea, as he questioned Beijing’s insistence that Philippine vessels seek permission to o

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed aircraft and vessels to challenge a Chinese deep-sea research ship allegedly conducting “unauthorized” marine scientific research near Hubo Reef in the West Philippine Sea. The deployment was followed by surveillance reports that the ve

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Fisherfolk leaders from Zambales and Bataan on Sunday challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to explain reported multimillion-peso transactions involving a company linked to her husband and entities in China and Hong Kong, questioning whether these had any connection to he

MANILA, Philippines – On Day 38 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, her team is expected to challenge the findings of forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera, a prosecution witness who claimed that she and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, had P817.87 million in unexplained we

MANILA, Philippines —  Vice President Sara Duterte received the support of half of Filipino adults in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race, leading Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Raffy Tulfo, according to a Pulse Asia survey conducted in September. Conducted from Sept. 17 to 24, the sur

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) on Monday honored police officers and a civilian employee for their service during the recent Bangsamoro parliamentary elections and at a local station. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, PRO-13 director, presented the medals and ribbo

MANILA, Philippines – On Day 39 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the court will tackle administrative matters, particularly the handling of confidential documents in the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence. READ: Highlights: Day 38 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct.

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday temporarily postponed the printing of ballots for the Naga City plebiscite and the congressional special elections in Batanes. The printing of ballots for the two electoral events was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, together with 59 other countries, pledged to uphold freedom of navigation and oppose restrictions on lawful maritime passage, saying the principle is “vital for global security.” The pledge, announced Monday, Oct. 12, by European Union (EU) High Representative