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Philippine News

Incoming AFP chief eyes ‘24/7 fight’ vs ASG

MANILA – Upon his assumption as the next Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff this July 1, outgoing Southern …

Bautista says he’s not resigning

MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Juan Andres Bautista has no intention of quitting his position, shrugging off claims …

Trade official sees no ‘Brexit’-like issue in ASEAN

MANILA – No member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) is seen to withdraw from the economic bloc, …

Military grateful to President Aquino for jump-starting AFP Modernization Program

MANILA—For jump-starting the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program, outgoing President Benigno S. Aquino III has the gratitude …

Pacquiao, De Lima no show in orientation for neophyte senators

MANILA—Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao, who promised to erase his tag as one of the most absentees in the House of Representatives, …

Former Comelec official, election watchdog support party-list group’s probe plea

MANILA—A former Commission on Elections (Comelec) official and an election watchdog have supported the petition filed by the Confederation of …

BASE jumper who died in B.C. identified as former marine from Seattle

SQUAMISH, B.C.—A Seattle man who died BASE jumping from the Stawamus Chief Mountain in British Columbia wouldn’t want anyone to …

Authorities closely monitoring activities in West Philippine Sea, says Palace official

MANILA—Malacanang assured on Sunday that authorities are keeping a close watch on activities in the West Philippine Sea. Secretary Herminio …

NEDA, JICA discuss Davao infra dev’t project with incoming President Duterte

MANILA—The Japanese government and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) recently discussed Japan’s offer of support for the institutionalization …

AFP confirms kidnapping of 7 Indon sailors

MANILA—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Sunday that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists kidnapped seven Indonesian …

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