Korea to allow visa-free entry to Jeju, Yangyang starting June 1

MANILA – South Korea is set to allow visa-free entry to Jeju Island and Yangyang starting June 1, the Korean Embassy in Manila announced Tuesday. “For Jeju,...

DFA deploys rapid response team to help Pinoys in Sri Lanka

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is deploying a rapid response team to assist Filipinos seeking assistance and repatriation from Sri Lanka, a ranking official...

PRRD to award extra incentives to SEAG medalists: Go

MANILA – On top of the incentives provided by the law, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte will award additional incentives to some...

China fishing ban in SCS undermines mutual trust: DFA

MANILA – The Philippine government again blasted China’s annual fishing moratorium in the South China Sea that continues to cover areas within the country’s jurisdictions. The ban,...

DFA summons Chinese official over ‘harassment’ of research vessel

MANILA – A senior Chinese Embassy official was summoned by the Philippine government over the Chinese Coast Guard’s (CCG) “harassment” of a Taiwanese vessel conducting research with...

Duterte longs for his retirement in Davao City: Palace

MANILA – With only a month left before he vacates Malacañan Palace in Manila, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is already looking forward to his retirement, his spokesperson...

Garcia-Frasco accepts DOT secretary post

DepEd eyes 100% resumption of in-person classes next school year

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday the country is ready for a full and nationwide implementation of the face-to-face classes next year but...

4 envoys vow to boost diplomatic, trade ties with PH under BBM

MANILA – President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday received ambassadors from Singapore, United Kingdom, France, and European Union during separate courtesy calls at BBM headquarters in...

PRRD willing to be next admin’s drug czar

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to give his successor, president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, pieces of advice, Malacañang said Friday. This, after Marcos broached the idea...