The Philippine government has reaffirmed that Batanes is part of the country's sovereign territory, dismissing claims by some Chinese researchers that questioned Manila's ownership of the northernmost island province. Read more »
Filipinos in Venezuela remain safe amid rising tensions—embassy closely monitoring the situation. Read more »
Just this Friday, November 28, reports claimed that a U.S.-based security contractor is recruiting Filipinos—mainly former security personnel and ex-military—to fight for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Is it really true? Read more »
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has raised alarm over the United States’ recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the escalation could spiral into a full-scale global conflict. Read more »
The Philippine government demanded that North Korea "immediately cease" its missile testing in response to its most recent round of short-range ballistic missile launches into the East Sea. Read more »
In response to China's aggressive tactics and threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) No. 57, establishing the National Maritime Council (NMC), to bolster maritime security in the Philippines and raise Filipinos' understanding of the maritime domain. Read more »
