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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issues a show cause order against a passenger bus driver and its operator following a fatal accident in Atimonan, Quezon, where a pedestrian was killed after being …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill that seeks to provide safeguards for employees displaced by artificial intelligence (AI) amid reports of massive layoffs as companies adopt AI in …

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will release transcripts of 2027 budget bicam proceedings to boost transparency, alongside continuous livestreaming of the proceedings, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Sunday. Lacson said the transcripts would …

MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen years after Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) wreaked havoc in parts of Visayas, the Diocese of Borongan has called on the faithful to reject destructive mining, emphasizing …

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s conviction is unlikely to spark massive protests, with a survey showing that half of Filipinos would accept the Senate Impeachment Court’s ruling, according to Bicol …

Newtalk新聞 2016 年 7 月，荷蘭海牙的常設仲裁法院公布最終裁決，支持菲律賓在南海議題上所提出的各項訴求，否定中國主張的「九段線」歷史性權力以及填海造陸行為。然而，中國方面卻堅決不承認相關仲裁結果，與菲律賓在南海地區的衝突也持續升溫。近期有外媒爆料稱，馬尼拉準備對北京提出第二起南海法律訴訟案，準備就中國在南海地區造成的環境破壞與經濟損失尋求經濟賠償，並同時透過國際機構處理中國涉嫌侵犯主權權利的行為。 根據香港《南華早報》報導，當地時間 6 日，第七屆海洋合作與治理論壇在海南省三亞市正式開幕，超過 30 個國家與地區的 400 餘名官員、學者與國際組織代表會聚一堂，針對全球海洋治理與南海事務進行討論。其中，出席會議的菲律賓國際安全研究協會主席隆美爾．班拉瓦( Rommel Banlaoi )表示，目前菲律賓正在考慮對中國提出另一起與南海有關的訴訟，強調馬尼拉當局已經開始準備必需的法律文件。 班拉瓦指出，雖然菲律賓計畫提出另一起法律訴訟，但任何舉動都需要總統小馬可仕的授權，強調只有總統發出「綠色信號」後，有關機構才會採取行動。班拉瓦稱，馬尼拉計畫透過此次的訴訟向北京尋求破壞南海環境和經濟損失有關的賠償，並希望國際機構處理中國涉嫌侵犯菲律賓權利以及其他違反《聯合國海洋法公約》的問題，「我們目前正在蒐集並保存證據」。 班拉瓦總結表示，對菲律賓當局來說，如何建立有效的管轄權是當前面臨的最大的挑戰之一，強調菲律賓的法律學者目前仍在持續進行討論，試圖找出最適合處理相關爭議的國際論壇或機構。該報導也補充指出，如果班拉瓦的相關發言屬實，馬尼拉就只會在程序與管轄權的障礙被清除後，才會開始起草正式的索賠聲明。 報導稱，由於北京當局持續拒絕承認 2016 年的仲裁結果，中國與菲律賓在南海地區的摩擦至今仍未消停。另外，中國海警船近年持續與菲律賓船隻爆發的武裝衝突，也進一步加劇了北京與馬尼拉之間的緊張局勢升溫。延伸閱讀：如果美國B61-13擊中伊朗鎬山 核爆死亡數字、核塵飄散方向推估…爭議＋1！紐時查訪組裝輝達H200中企美國廠發現竟是「空殼」中學者聲索巴丹群島 菲防長痛批北京「麻木不仁」隔山打牛？！美國新增古巴制裁 兩中國國企列黑名單沈伯洋稱蔣連任對中國是一記大耳光 蔣萬安：沒有誰打臉誰的問題

Fares as Low as SGD 117 MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is offering big savings on 2027 travel with its 11.11 Super …

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Rizal, and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on …

From South Korea to Malaysia and the Philippines, 11 countries are competing in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok on Nov 14.

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.In Muntinlupa City, some places in Ayala …

There will be also security deployment outside of Metro Manila as the country gears up to welcome global leaders for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on November 16 to 18, …

Lawmakers have finalized the provisions of the proposed National Children’s Nutrition Act, which will establish an expanded National Children’s Nutrition Program that aims to address stunting among Filipino children. In a statement …

Newtalk新聞 中國昨（7）日再度質疑菲律賓對巴丹群島擁有主權的歷史基礎。對此，菲律賓國防部長特奧多羅（Gilberto Teodoro）表示，中國對外界傳達的訊息無動於衷，形容北京態度「麻木不仁」（manhid），並駁斥北京的最新說法。 菲律賓媒體ABS-CBN報導，中國學者在6月30日於廣州暨南大學舉辦的研討會上提出巴丹群島是台灣的自然地理延伸，因此應歸中國主權管轄，同時質疑菲律賓對這些島嶼擁有主權的歷史和法律依據。中方稍早再度提出相關說法。 特奧多羅質疑這些學術論點的可信度，並表示中國曾用類似的敘事攻擊其他國家。 除了駁斥北京的說法外，特奧多羅還強調，菲律賓必須加強其防禦和威懾能力，以保護其海域，特別是沿著面向太平洋的海岸線建立戰略軍事基地。 面對記者詢問中國再次對菲律賓最北部的省份提出主權聲索後，他想向中國傳達什麼訊息時，特奧多羅表示，直接向北京呼籲意義不大。 「你知道，對他們來說，任何資訊都行不通。這算什麼，中國麻木不仁。」 特奧多羅說：「我們否認中國的歷史主張確實存在疑問，我們有仲裁裁決可以證明這一點。所以這純粹是中國散佈的虛假信息和誤導性信息……正因如此，我們必須更加堅韌，必須加強威懾，以免假新聞變成事實或現實。」 除了駁斥北京的說法外，特奧多羅還強調，菲律賓必須加強其防禦和威懾能力，以保護其海域，特別是沿著面向太平洋的海岸線建立戰略軍事基地。 特奧多羅說：「我們不會輕視這些威脅。雖然我們不想引起恐慌。但是，如果你的目標真的是確保海域安全，你就必須建立戰略基地，即使是在菲律賓的太平洋沿岸。而我們目前還沒有這樣的基地。」 特奧多羅承認，建立這些戰略設施需要時間，並表示政府已經開始著手準備工作。 同時，儘管東協峰會即將召開，外交部也呼籲馬尼拉和北京之間保持持續對話與合作，但特奧多羅保證，外交局勢的發展不會影響菲律賓的國防行動。 特奧多羅說，「就國防部和菲律賓武裝部隊而言，這不會影響我們的行動。」延伸閱讀：中國科研船藏軍事目的？管碧玲揭海警戒護「背後意圖」堅決反對與中國聯合開發南海油氣 菲防長鐵歐多洛：100%支持終止隔山打牛？！美國新增古巴制裁 兩中國國企列黑名單沈伯洋稱蔣連任對中國是一記大耳光 蔣萬安：沒有誰打臉誰的問題陝西驚傳重大刑案! 3人亡、2警受傷 500人圍捕2天仍沒抓到兇嫌

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has expressed support on Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon’s proposal to expand the use of electronic immigration gates (e-Gates) to all arriving …

LIGAO CITY — Barangay Matacon in Polangui, Albay, has been selected as the site of the second Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campus in the Bicol Region. In a Nov. 6 letter …

LEGAZPI CITY — At least 135 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Naga City District Jail Male Dormitory have registered for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), the Bureau of Jail Management …

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱341.27 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Saturday, Nov. 7, …

TAGBILARAN CITY — Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy on Friday (Nov. 6) warned that questionable insertions in the national budget could undermine public trust, fuel corruption and deprive poor communities of resources …

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — An estimated 117,000 residents of Oriental Mindoro were either unemployed or underemployed in 2025, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) published on its official …

MANILA, Philippines – Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged technology and social media companies to strengthen age-verification measures and remove online content that promotes violence, as the government seeks to address a series …

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government is ensuring that all systems are in place for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit scheduled on November …

THE defense and prosecution teams traded barbs over the weekend as both sides prepared for the resumption of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, which will mark its 40th day on Monday.The …

US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton clarified on Saturday the agreement on Pax Silica, a US-led diplomatic and industrial initiative to secure semiconductor supply chains and advance ethical AI infrastructure among …

THE Manila Times business reporter Niña Myka Arceo won two awards on Friday at the 35th Economic Journalists’ Association of the Philippines (EJAP)-Ayala Business Journalism Awards at Fairmont Makati.Arceo won Banking Reporter …

MIAMI — Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, was arrested in Florida on Friday (Saturday in Manila) over alleged possession of images of child sexual abuse, officials …

IN EVERY garment it creates, Bayo Manila Inc. stays equally mindful of its responsibility to the environment and the communities it serves.With more than 30 years in operations, Bayo Manila Inc. has …

THE Climate Change Commission (CCC), along with the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Philippines, outlined a national plan for climate-related loss and damage.The plan aims …

TWENTY business, labor, industry and civil society organizations have urged the Philippines to pursue stronger economic engagement with China, warning that the country could miss out on trade and investment opportunities as …

​THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a warning against a bogus Facebook account using a photo of PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.​The PNP said the account bearing the name …

​PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration of the Likhang Filipino Theater in Pasay City on Friday.​The construction of the 279-seat theater was done under the Likhang …

THE Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Embassy of the Czech Republic have forged a partnership to elevate support, engagement and welfare frameworks for nonresident Filipinos in the European country.​CFO Secretary …

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) celebrated its 51st anniversary on Saturday with the theme “51 Years in Motion.” ​In a statement, the agency said it was committed to remaining as a …

A FUGITIVE with an outstanding warrant of arrest for theft was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Friday.​The 25-year-old man reportedly became hostile when authorities confronted him …

THE Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Friday turned over the operational control of more than 2,100 closed-circuit television cameras at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to the New NAIA Infra …

THE number of provinces and cities participating in the government's Universal Health Care (UHC) integration program has increased to 114 in 2026 from 58 in 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) said.The …

​SEN. Bong Go urged the country's youth to pivot toward sports and physical fitness to fight heart disease and obesity.​“Get into sports, stay away from drugs to keep us healthy and fit,” …

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian as head of the Diocese of Bangued.The Holy See announced the decision on Saturday, Nov. 7, citing Paragraph …

MANILA, Philippines — Impeachment trial prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon called the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that the House prosecution had failed to establish its case …

MANILA, Philippines — Around P4.1 million worth of illegal cigarettes hidden inside a refrigerated van was seized by authorities in Negros Occidental, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported. The BOC said on …

MANILA, Philippines — House private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan on Friday raised questions over a massive P568-million discrepancy between the declared sales and actual bank deposits of Cale88 Foods Corp., a firm linked …