A law championed by former Senator Cynthia Villar is now in full effect, promising stronger support and safeguards for coconut farmers across the Philippines — a sector long mired in decades of controversy due to the misuse of the multibillion-peso coco levy fund. Read more »
The Philippines is finding itself at the heart of rising tensions between two military giants, as deeper defense cooperation with the United States through the EDCA and a new trade deal highlight the country’s strategic importance and vulnerability. Read more »
Gilas Pilipinas heads to the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup in high spirits after overcoming a huge deficit to defeat the Macau Black Bears, 103-98, in a thrilling send-off match on Monday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Read more »
The Land Transportation Office (LTO), together with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has launched a new digital platform aimed at dramatically shortening the time motorists wait for license plates and registration documents. Read more »
U.S. vessel facilities in Palawan aim to aid West Philippine Sea operations and strengthen maritime readiness. Read more »
The Philippines celebrates its legal victory over China as the country marks the ninth anniversary of the 2016 arbitral ruling. Read more »
