US Vice President Kamala Harris met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Washington D.C., stating that the relationship between the Philippines and the US is stronger than ever. The meeting focused on mutual prosperity and security, with Marcos emphasizing the importance of strengthening the relationship between both countries amid rising tensions in the world, … Read more
The 2023 Balikatan exercises between Philippine and US security forces were deemed successful, according to the Philippine military. The exercises ran smoothly, with minimal difficulties experienced. In a briefing, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar noted that the exercises helped the Philippine military as it pivoted from internal security to territorial … Read more
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has submitted a shortlist of candidates to succeed Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), as reported by ABS-CBN News. Azurin, who retires on April 24, was unaware of his possible successors. The change-of-command ceremony is scheduled at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame, … Read more
The Commission of Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines is taking steps to address the shortage of nurses caused by migration. The agency is carrying out various interventions, such as retooling board non-passers, adopting nursing curriculum with exit credentials, redirecting non-practicing nurses, and conducting exchange programs with other countries. The nursing curriculum with exit credentials … Read more
Manila – President Filipina Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirms his country has no plans to rejoin International Criminal Court (ICC). Philippines out of ICC after the court investigated the former President Rodrigo Duterte above drug war deadly during his reign. As reported AFPMonday (1/8/2022), Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines will not join the ICC as … Read more
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MANILA, KOMPAS.com – History repeats itself in the Philippines. About 36 years ago, a powerful family was ousted from power on charges of being extraordinarily greedy and brutal. Now, however, the same family is ready to return to the Malacanang, the presidential palace in downtown Manila. For those who have been holding the Marcos regime … Read more
Manila – Son of a former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos winning in the preliminary tally of the Philippine Elections. At this initial tally, Marcos Jr. is well ahead of his rivals in the presidential election. Reported from AFP, Tuesday (10/5/2022), more than 90 percent of the votes have been counted. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos junior has … Read more