Philippine Defense Chief Criticizes China After Receiving Note During Speech: ‘You Lost’
Philippine Defense Secretary Criticizes China at International Forum The Defense Secretary of the Philippines expressed strong disapproval of China on Tuesday. This came after a Chinese military attaché delivered a note to him while he was speaking at an international defense forum in Seoul. Gilberto Teodoro was addressing the topics of maritime security and international […]
Philippine Court Issues Arrest Order for Vice President Sara Duterte
Arrest Warrant Issued for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte A Philippine trial court issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, related to charges accusing her of threatening the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife Liza Araneta-Marcos, and his cousin, Martin Romualdez, who was the speaker of the Philippine House […]
Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate as Drug War Official Escapes Arrest Warrant
Gunshots Erupt in Philippine Senate During Attempt to Evade Arrest Gunfire erupted in the Philippine Senate on Wednesday as Senator Ronald Malapong “Bato” dela Rosa attempted to evade an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity connected to his role as the enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s […]
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 […]