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Cagayan province may approve U.S. troops' use of 2 bases

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 24 04:09 AM

While opposed to having foreign troops in his areas, Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba said the decision is ultimately up to the president. Read more »

SEC to share data with other agencies vs money laundering

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 12:24 PM

The SEC has signed a data sharing deal on beneficial ownership with key government agencies in a bid to intensify fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. Read more »

Meralco says 'no impact' from SMC units power deal issue

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 20 03:11 PM

Meralco said on Monday San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp's notice of termination for the 2 power supply agreements (PSAs) has no impact on operations as electricity is not yet being supplied under the deal. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 16, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 12:04 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Appeal for release of women political prisoners

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 02:52 PM

Women's rights advocates appeal for the release of political prisoners, during a protest on Thursday, to mark National Women's Month. Read more »

DFA chief: PH to continue protecting sovereignty peacefully

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 04:50 AM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said The Philippine government will continue to protect the country's sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction peacefully. Read more »

UN: PH failed to provide reparation for WWII 'comfort women'

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 03:27 AM

A United Nations panel focused on women's rights has found that Manila "violated the rights" of Filipinas who suffered sexual abuse by Japanese soldiers in World War II. Read more »

Filipinos must focus on RCEP potential gains, not losses: DTI chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 06 11:11 AM

Filipinos should look at potential gains instead of losses from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, Trade Sec. Pascual said. Read more »

Group opposes PH-US-Japan defense pact

Rolex Dela Pena, EPA-EFE
Posted at Mar 04 05:37 PM

Narcisa Claveria (L) and Estelita Dy (R) during a rally calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reject plans for Philippines-United States-Japan defense pact. Read more »

'We are not preparing for war': DND chief on EDCA projects

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 08:12 AM

The new bases would be erected in Cagayan, Isabela, and Zambales, all in Northern Luzon. Read more »

Defense officials asked to justify 4 new EDCA sites

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 02 03:41 PM

Sen. Imee Marcos also appeared puzzled about the supposed locations of the 4 new EDCA sites. Read more »

PetroWind inks P1.8B loan deal for Nabas-2 wind project

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 10:35 AM

PetroWind said it signed a P1.8 billion loan agreement with the DBP for the construction of a new wind power project. Read more »

RCEP beneficial if PH 'does things right': MBC

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 22 10:09 AM

The Philippines stands to benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) if the government and stakeholders do things right, Makati Business Club Executive Director Francisco Alcuaz Jr said on Wednesday. Read more »

Army chief backs possible VFA with other countries

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 08:49 PM

Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. supports proposals for the country to forge visiting forces agreements (VFA) with Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea. Read more »

RCEP na-sponsor na sa plenaryo ng Senado

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 08:15 PM

Labing anim na senador ang pumirma sa committee report. Read more »

AFP welcomes possible VFA between PH, Japan

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 12 06:29 PM

AFP welcomed the Philippines’ plan to allow Japan’s troops to hold exercises with Filipino soldiers through an agreement like the VFA with the US. Read more »

PH, US, Japan mulling tripartite agreement, says Marcos Jr: report

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 12 09:42 PM

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said a tripartite agreement with the United States and Japan was discussed during his visit to Tokyo, Kyodo News reported. Read more »

What ASEAN can do amid geopolitical, trade tensions

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 11:01 PM

An expert on East Asian affairs urged ASEAN to deepen its economic integration to prevent any damage to the economy that geopolitical and trade tensions may cause. Read more »

No talks yet on possible defense pact with Japan: Marcos

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 09 02:20 PM

Speaking to reporters on board the presidential plane en route to Japan, Marcos said the Japanese government is helping the Philippine Coast Guard on equipment and other capacity-building measures. Read more »

Marcos Jr. urges AFP to seek more partnerships

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 06 10:38 PM

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the country's armed forces to seek more partnerships that can introduce it to never combat capabilities. Read more »