The Philippines and Japan are reinforcing their defense ties in response to increasing concerns over China’s expanding military activities in the region. Read more »
The PH Senate approves the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines, which aims to bolster the defense and cooperation between the two nations. Read more »
According to the DOH, the Philippines will preside over the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2025. Members of the Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization proposed the Philippines to be the organization's next president. Read more »
The Department of National Defense (DND) has proposed a budget of PHP 344.426 billion for Fiscal Year 2025, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening national defense. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has provided a concerning update on the dengue fever situation in the Philippines. As of August 10, there have been 396 dengue-related deaths reported nationwide since the start of the year. Read more »
Former President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his vocal criticisms of Marcos, added fuel to the fire by challenging Marcos to undergo a hair follicle drug test. Read more »
