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Philippines and Japan sign P611-Million security assistance agreement

MANILA — The Philippines and Japan have formalized a grant agreement aimed at enhancing the Philippine military's defense capabilities through equipment and support. Foreign Affairs...

13 Filipino Women found guilty in acting as surrogates for foreigners

CONVICTING 13 women from the Philippines, Cambodian authorities handed down prison sentences for their involvement in a human trafficking scheme, where they acted as...

ICC issues appeal for witnesses in Duterte’s war on drugs investigation

MANILA — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened an online portal for individuals with credible information about former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial war...

Toxic Toys Endanger Kids in Low-Income Areas of the Philippines and Bangladesh: Study

A study by BAN Toxics and the Environmental and Social Development Organization (ESDO) has revealed alarming levels of toxic chemicals in plastic toys sold...

NASA Expresses Concern Over Unusual Storm Patterns in the Philippines

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has expressed concern over the unusual frequency of storms in the West Pacific, particularly in the Philippines. NASA...

Pepito Brings High Storm Surge Threat; Coastal Residents Urged to Evacuate

A storm surge warning has been issued for several coastal areas in the Philippines as Tropical Cyclone Pepito is forecasted to bring life-threatening sea...

Philippines to Proceed with Missile Purchase Despite China’s Objections, Says DND

The Philippine government will continue its military capability upgrade, including the possible acquisition of intermediate-range missile launchers from the United States. The Department of National...

Typhoon OFEL Weakens Over Babuyan Islands, Severe Weather Persists Across Northern Luzon

Typhoon OFEL (Usagi) continues to weaken as it passes through the Babuyan Islands, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in...

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