Philippine Officials Encounter ‘Welcome to China’ Message During Trip to Contested Islands
Philippine Officials Encounter Intimidation in the South China Sea During a visit to Thitu Island on Saturday, Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros and Coast Guard Spokesperson Brigadier General Jay Tarriera received a roaming message on their mobile phones that read, “Welcome to China.” This incident was highlighted as part of China’s ongoing intimidation tactics in the […]
Philippine Tycoon Lucio Tan’s PNB is Set to Introduce a $1.4 Billion Property Division
PNB Holdings Prepares for Listing PNB Holdings, the real estate branch of Lucio Tan’s aviation and spirits empire, is moving closer to its long-anticipated market listing. The company has recently registered shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Backed by three significant properties valued at around P80.9 billion (about $1.4 billion), PNB Holdings will pursue […]
Chinese coast guard collides with and damages Philippine ship near island in South China Sea
On Sunday, the Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese coast guard vessel employed a strong water cannon to ram into a Philippine government ship that was anchored near an island inhabited by Filipinos in the contested South China Sea, resulting in minor injuries. Fortunately, there were no injuries among the crew of the BRP […]
Thomas Markle Sr rejects allegations that he is ‘stuck’ in a Philippine apartment following the earthquake.
Thomas Markle Responds to Samantha’s Claims During Philippine Earthquake Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle’s father, expressed that he is doing “great” following a recent earthquake in the Philippines, countering claims made by his daughter Samantha that he was “confined” on the 19th floor of a building during the disaster. In a conversation with TMZ, Thomas […]
Court in Dhaka orders $81 million seizure from Philippine bank in BB reserve heist
Dhaka Court Orders Forfeiture of $81 Million from RCBC The Dhaka Court has mandated that $81 million be forfeited from the Rizal Commercial Bank Corporation (RCBC) in connection with a 2016 incident, as reported by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Bangladesh Police. At a press conference on September 21, CID Chief MD Sibgat Ullah […]
Chinese vessels collide while pursuing a Philippine patrol boat
Incidents in the South China Sea Escalate Tensions On Monday, a troubling confrontation occurred in the South China Sea when two Chinese vessels collided while trying to force a Philippine patrol boat away from the contested Scarborough Shoal. Footage released by a Filipino official captured the scene from the Philippine patrol boat BRP Surang, revealing […]
China Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Vessel in Its Own Waters
Chinese Coast Guard Engages Philippine Vessel Near Scarborough Shoal The Chinese Coast Guard confronted a Philippine government vessel on Friday at Scarborough Shoal, employing water cannons to force the Philippine ship away from disputed waters claimed by China. Scarborough Shoal is a small rocky area located about 120 nautical miles west of Luzon, Philippines. The […]
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Tops Mayoral Race While Imprisoned in The Hague for Crimes Against Humanity
Former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, is seeking to return to his earlier role as mayor of Davao, his hometown. He appears determined to win the latest mayoral race. Duterte, who is now 80, first became Mayor of Davao City in 1988. He was re-elected twice but had to step down in 1998 due […]
Who is Luis Antonio Tagle? The Philippine cardinal and ‘karaoke priest’ competing for the papacy in Catholicism.
In a lighthearted moment back in 2015, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines chuckled when asked if he ever envisioned himself becoming the Pope. “I’m making a public confession here. I can’t even handle my own life. So, how could I even imagine overseeing a global community?” Nevertheless, Tagle is often mentioned as a […]
Philippine Francis might create history as the Catholic Church gets ready for a papal election
Election of Next Catholic Church Leader in Taiwan In Taiwan’s Kaohsiung, cardinals will gather shortly, possibly taking only days, to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. Among the 23 eligible voting cardinals from Asia, one name frequently surfaces: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, often termed the “Philippine Francis.” At 67, Tagle has maintained a […]