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PBBM: PH adheres to One China policy, won’t interfere in Taiwan

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines’ adherence to the One China Policy and stressed that the country would not interfere in issues concerning Taiwan. In an interview with Japanese media on Monday, Marcos said the Philippines has consistently observed the One China Policy, which recognizes the People’s Republic of China […]

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Senate must cooperate, not block Ombudsman probe –Tulfo

MANILA – Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday said the Senate must cooperate with the Ombudsman’s investigation into the May 13 shooting incident, warning that any refusal to receive subpoenas or turn over evidence would only raise more doubts. In a radio interview, Tulfo said he would raise the matter when session resumes Monday, following reports […]

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PBBM to PMA grads: Be apolitical, uphold loyalty to the Constitution

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday called on the 207 graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 to rise above politics and remain steadfast in their loyalty to the Constitution and to the Filipino people. During the commencement exercises at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City, Marcos […]

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CBCP exec: Church raising moral concerns, not criticizing politicians

MANILA – An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday said the Church issues pastoral statements not to criticize politicians, but to guide the public and point out what it believes are troubling developments in government. According to Fr. Jerome Secillano, executive secretary of the CBCP-Public Affairs Office, the recent […]

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Remulla: Authorities reviewing press footage in Senate shooting probe

MANILA – Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday said authorities are now reviewing video materials obtained from members of the press as part of the investigation into Wednesday’s shooting incident inside the Senate premises. Remulla said investigators are working on recovering and consolidating available recordings, including those captured by media personnel on the ground. “We […]

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PBBM to PMA grads: Be apolitical, uphold loyalty to the Constitution

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday called on the 207 graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 to rise above politics and remain steadfast in their loyalty to the Constitution and to the Filipino people. During the commencement exercises at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City, Marcos […]

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Remulla: Authorities reviewing press footage in Senate shooting probe

MANILA – Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday said authorities are now reviewing video materials obtained from members of the press as part of the investigation into Wednesday’s shooting incident inside the Senate premises. Remulla said investigators are working on recovering and consolidating available recordings, including those captured by media personnel on the ground, “We […]

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PBBM term extension claim ‘baseless, unsubstantiated’ – Palace spox

MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday slammed Vice President Sara Duterte’s “baseless and substantiated” claim about alleged efforts to extend President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s six-year term through a Charter change. “Mas nakakahiya sa ngayon ang magkomento pa sa mga walang basehan at walang sustansyang pahayag ni VP Sara Duterte (It is even more shameful now to […]

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Marcos: No state forces in Senate shooting, no order to arrest Bato

MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday night said no state security forces were involved in the shooting incident inside the Senate complex and denied reports that government agencies had been ordered to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. “Tinawagan ko ang NBI at tinanong ko si Director Matibag, ‘Kayo ba pumasok sa Senado?’ Ang […]

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Drilon: Senate incidents put PH to shame, show failure in leadership

MANILA, Philippines — The incidents involving the Senate, particularly the exchange of gunfire on Wednesday, put the country to shame and are an indication of a failure in leadership, according to former Senate President Franklin Drilon. Drilon, in an interview with dzMM on Thursday, said that the lack of stability and control can be attributed […]

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