Philippines

Credit to Author: Ghio Ong| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Voters in Manila have expressed loud and clear what they think of the previous city administration, according to mayor-elect Isko Moreno Domagoso.

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos yesterday lauded the decision of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations not to retaliate against the tariffs imposed by the US, as he emphasized the need for the regional bloc to work together in the face of an “increasingly uncertain future.”

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Days after a Chinese water cannon attack on Philippine research vessels in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos yesterday called for a speedier process of threshing out a binding code of conduct for South China Sea claimants.

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 19:55:00 +0800

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Monday, May 26,  that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a motion to revoke the passports of former human rights lawyer and presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 19:39:00 +0800

The Department of Labor and Employment on Monday, May 26 advised employers to consult with their workers on how to address the possible effects of the EDSA rehabilitation efforts. 

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 18:53:00 +0800

The Philippines and Vietnam are "looking forward to elevating" their strategic partnership, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Monday, May 26 — signaling growing ties between the two countries that have long resisted Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 18:47:00 +0800

The One Filipinos Worldwide party-list has filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking to halt the proclamation of party-list winners in the upcoming 2025 elections.

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 18:24:00 +0800

With the election season wrapping up and the winners declared, Philstar.com takes a look at how and why some independent candidates defied expectations. 

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 15:09:00 +0800

From free Skyway passes to odd-even schemes. Here's an early list of traffic mitigation measures the government is putting in place during EDSA's rehabilitation project.

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 14:15:00 +0800

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he would seek permission from the International Criminal Court to allow a consul to administer the oath of office to former President Rodrigo Duterte.