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DFA tells China: Pag-asa, Sandy Cay are part of PH

Manila, May 29 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday rebuked and rejected anew China's claims over the Spratlys, including the Sandy Cay or Pag-asa Cay 2 in the nearby Pag-asa Island.... Read More


Aussie envoy: ASEAN COC must not ignore rights of 3rd party states

Manila, May 29 -- Australia renewed its call for a South China Sea code of conduct (COC) that would not prejudice the rights of third party states on the vital sea lane. Australian Ambassador HK Yu m... Read More


Timor-Leste gov't to deport ex-lawmaker Teves

MANILA, May 28 -- The government of Timor-Leste confirmed on Wednesday it has decided to deport and ban expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. from entering the Southeast Asian state for 10 years. In a ... Read More


PH urged to ratify early 'politically' beneficial UN high seas treaty

MANILA, May 28 -- The early ratification of a United Nations treaty that aims to protect the high seas would politically boost the Philippines' position regionally and globally, France's envoy and int... Read More


Saudi Arabia announces 265 fully-funded scholarships for Filipinos

MANILA, May 28 -- Saudi Arabia is opening 265 fully-funded scholarships for Filipino undergraduate and graduate students for Academic Year 2025-2026. The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Manila said the scho... Read More


DOT defends Mindanao amid US travel advisory

Manila, May 27 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday defended Mindanao as a safe destination. The statement comes after reelected Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called out a United State... Read More


New Zealand to have 9-day 'education roadshow' in PH

Manila, May 27 -- The New Zealand government is set to hold a nine-day education roadshow in the Philippines to encourage Filipinos to pursue higher education in the country. Education New Zealand Ma... Read More