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MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) has found several deficiencies in the implementation of over P17.27 billion worth of Department of Health (DOH) infrastructure projects involving the construction and upgrading of health-care …

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division affirmed its earlier ruling to deny the move of former Sen. Bong Revilla to bar its chairperson, Associate Justice Karl Miranda, the sole judge who …

MANILA, Philippines—The law firm representing Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday questioned the legal basis of the P50-million bounty for the senator’s arrest. “Every peso of a government reward must answer …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday warned that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters. In an advisory, the Coast Guard District (CGD) – …

MANILA, Philippines — Students at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Friday night were evacuated following a bomb scare, according to The Varsitarian, the university's official student publication.It said that students …

The Duchess of Sussex said she had blocked contact between Thomas Markle and her children over previous 'troubling and disturbing' allegations.

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon "Rosal" slightly strengthened on Friday afternoon while moving northwestward away from the country’s landmass, but wind signals remained in parts of extreme Northern Luzon, according to the Philippine …

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday that he is arranging a possible meeting with his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth next week, as he considers attending an expanded…

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to forcibly tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine …

Investors remain cautious ahead of next week’s Federal Open Market Committee statement, despite widespread expectations that interest rates will hold steady, says an analyst.

The Philippines does not need permission from anyone for the conduct of its resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday.

The Philippine government put a bounty on Friday on the head of the top enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody anti-drug crackdown, nearly a year after the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered …

Newtalk新聞 根據《ABS-CBN電視新聞網》報導，菲律賓國防部長吉爾伯托·特奧多羅今 ( 23 ) 日表示，中國任何試圖拖走阿雲金淺灘（即中國仁愛礁）的「馬德雷山」號都將被視為戰爭行為。 據悉，菲防長特奧多羅今天一次線上採訪中，在回答記者時稱：「任何針對馬德雷山號（坐灘仁愛礁登陸艦）的威脅，都將被非常嚴肅對待，因為這將是針對菲律賓共和國軍艦的行為。」 此前，一家總部位於馬尼拉的華文大報《菲律賓商報》援引消息靈通人士透露，中方對菲律賓近期涉華行動及相關言論逐漸失去耐心，正考慮採取十項反制措施。 菲律賓國防部長特奧多羅日前出席首爾安全對話並發表演說批評中國。 圖：翻攝自Department of National Defense Philippines YT 其中，就有將「坐灘」仁愛礁的菲海軍「馬德雷山號」這艘破舊坦克登陸艦拖走，以一勞永逸解決這項已持續 27 年的老大難問題。 現在，這艘菲海軍破舊的坦克登陸艦，成為菲律賓在南海的「前哨」、「鋼鐵堡壘」。既能長期製造實際控制，又是與中方討價還價的「籌碼」。 菲律賓武裝部隊指控，中國海警在愛尤銀礁（中稱仁愛灘），對駐守「馬德雷山號」士兵發動暴力攻擊，一名士兵遭中國海警以木棍擊傷頭部。 圖：翻攝「X」@jaytaryela 在中菲南海主權爭端的背景下，且菲律賓又美國等其他國外勢力的支撐，將仁愛礁＋破舊坦克登陸艦，當成對華博弈的抓手，菲律賓不可能主動撤走這艘船。 《菲律賓商報》 21 日披露的消息，引起了菲律賓朝野的廣泛關注。在近期菲律賓持續在仁愛礁、黃岩島等挑戰中國領土和海洋權益，加劇南海的緊張局勢，快耗盡中方的耐心下，網傳中方正考慮採取十項反制措施中，就有拖走「坐灘」仁愛礁的「馬德雷山」號的方案。延伸閱讀：謝步智觀點》新「雅爾達密約」現世? 美中俄APEC峰會除了烏克蘭 台灣也要小心疑已進量產! 4空警-3000預警機最新衛星照曝光 可400公里外抓到美隱形戰機被「這國」害到半年緊急升空攔截285次! 中無人機越來越猖狂 日戰機疲於奔命(影) 北韓變金與正掌權了? …

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 12 seized P3.7 million worth of shabu and arrested three men in separate operations in General Santos City and in nearby Polomolok, South Cotabato on …

The bounty on Senator Ronald Dela Rosa comes just over a month before Rodrigo Duterte is to stand trial on Nov 30 for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder.

MANILA, Philippines — Scientists from the University of the Philippines in Diliman found leptospirosis-causing bacteria in five areas in Manila.Researchers Ram Julius L. Marababol and Dr. Windell L. Rivera collected soil and …

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. on Friday asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into bloggers who allegedly spread false information linking him to alleged inappropriate …

Newtalk新聞 秋颱「薔琵」強大的環流同時影響3個國家。國際氣象專家史佩塔(Robert Speta)指出，薔琵展現強大破壞力，其最強核心正衝擊日本，石垣島已測得每小時156公里的強風，約相當於14級風；同時，薔琵龐大的環流與地形效應也重創台灣東北部，宜蘭山區16小時內累積雨量突破448毫米，豐沛水氣也為菲律賓帶來間接雨勢，是一場衝擊範圍廣泛的跨國風暴。 曾獲艾美獎的美國氣象專家史佩塔(Robert Speta)指出，薔琵的眼牆目前正侵襲石垣島與與那國島，日本石垣島已測得每小時156公里、約14級風的強風。這種狂風暴雨的天氣預計持續到今晚，破壞性強風可能延續至深夜，預計明天就會好轉。 依氣象署資料顯示，截至今日下午4時，宜蘭太平山今日累積雨量已突破448毫米。史佩塔表示，薔琵帶來的豐沛水氣被推擠向台灣陡峭的山脈，迫使空氣向上抬升，進而帶來劇烈降雨，應留意淹水與山崩風險，特別是山區。目前台北也正經歷強降雨天氣，不過最劇烈的雨勢仍集中在東部。 除了對台灣、日本造成直接影響外，薔琵龐大的外圍環流也影響到其他國家。史佩塔解釋，薔琵的外圍環流持續將來自印尼和馬來西亞的水氣向東北方牽引，掠過菲律賓上空，為部分地區帶來更多陣雨與雷雨，並可能導致局部地區出現強降雨和淹水情形。呂宋島北部也受到該颱風廣闊環流影響，出現陣風與惡劣海象。 不過，史佩塔強調，這些都屬於間接影響，颱風中心位置仍遠在菲律賓以北。接下來，隨著薔琵向北移動並與鋒面系統交互作用，週末至下週初，強降雨可能擴散至九州與西本州。福岡及周邊地區可能面臨淹水隱憂，東京則可能在週二迎來雨勢增多，但這並不意味著東京會面臨颱風等級的天氣。 另外，關島以東附近還有一個熱帶擾動97W蠢蠢欲動，不過目前要判斷其是否會進一步發展，仍言之過早。延伸閱讀：薔琵颱風壟罩全台「進入最接近時刻」！11級強陣風狂襲 風雨時程曝光秋颱薔琵「6字形」結構清晰！龐大環流受地形牽引 正上演「靠近＋打轉」實況薔琵颱風影響時間可能拉長！專家示警：全台風勢感受都會很明顯薔琵颱風來襲！苗栗停班停課「山釀青春演唱會」照辦掀議論薔琵颱風「又強又皮」！北轉點難捉摸不斷修正 專家：風雨全台有感

The Philippines is turning to the United States to build its oil stockpile amid the global energy crunch, with observers saying the move could also serve Washington’s military interests and deepen strategic …

MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive Senator Ronald “Bato" dela Rosa is now considered "armed and dangerous," with a P50M bounty for information leading to his arrest, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Friday. “As …

Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro said that if China forcefully towed away the sunken warship BRP Sierra Madre, it would be an act of war against the Philippines.

First of three parts Over the past several years, Filipinos are increasingly getting their news from social media feeds and video platforms instead of going directly to news websites, picking up newspapers …

MANILA, Philippines — Four eastbound lanes along Batasan/Commonwealth Avenue will be temporarily closed from Saturday to Sunday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. According to the DOTr in an advisory, four lanes …

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has allowed the withdrawal of a Safe Spaces Act case against an Army colonel, ruling that the case should instead be filed before a Regional Trial Court …

UCENA CITY — Taal Volcano recorded 29 volcanic earthquakes and 20 volcanic tremors over 24 hours, indicating continued unrest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Friday. The volcanic tremors …

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, were suspended on Friday due to Typhoon Rosal. Classes in other areas will proceed …

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) slightly weakened as it continued to move further away from the country on Friday morning, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine …

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyber libel complaints against National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso …

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he …

MANILA, Philippines – Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday for a potential cyberlibel complaint against vloggers. Abante visited the …

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026 to help ensure road safety and orderly traffic flow during the expected surge …

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian on Friday raised concerns over the repeated extensions of estate tax amnesty programs, particularly the underlying reasons for the recurring need for such measures. …

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday assured Filipinos that the government was preparing extensively for the adverse effects of the looming Super El Niño.In his speech during his visit …

MANILA, Philippines—Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano confirmed that all assistant and undersecretaries of the agency have submitted their courtesy resignations.Speaking with members of the Malacañang Press Corps on Friday, Cayetano …

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said the Visayas grid will be placed under Red Alert on Friday afternoon, while the Mindanao grid will be under Yellow Alert due to …

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte filed libel and cyberlibel complaints on Friday against National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. …

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon "Rosal" slightly weakened while moving north-northwestward over the sea east of Taiwan, but Signal No. 2 remained over Batanes and the northeastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, the …

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Rimbang on Friday took to social media to deny any involvement in the P3.5 billion Philippine-bound drug shipment from LaosInterior Secretary Jonvic Remulla identified …

MANILA, Philippines — Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes on Friday urged government agencies and local governments to speed up the deployment of mobile water treatment and desalination systems in communities facing …

The agreement follows intelligence exposing a major drug syndicate linked to a Philippine politician.