PH warned fuel imports from Russia risk aiding Ukraine war Kyodo NewsPosted at Oct 21 11:12 PM The Philippines was warned Friday that it runs the 'risk of funding' Russia's war in Ukraine should it decide to import fuel and other key commodities from Moscow, keen on selling oil despite the Western-led economic sanctions. Read more »
Talks to terminate chopper deal with Russia have begun - DND ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 20 05:35 PM Official talks for the termination of the Philippines' chopper procurement deal with Russia have begun, a defense official said, following a declaration Wednesday by Moscow's envoy to Manila that the contract remains valid. Read more »
US CDC adds PH to 'high' travel risk for COVID-19 Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 16 08:28 PM The Philippines is among 3 countries placed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to its "high" risk category for COVID-19. Read more »
Up to Marcos admin to recover downpayment for Russian choppers: Lorenzana ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 04 08:28 PM It is up to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. whether or not his administration will initiate moves to recover government payments on a scrapped P12.7-billion helicopter deal with Russia, former Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. Read more »
Envoy hopes Marcos will 'respect' PH condemnation of Russia invasion Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 15 08:46 PM An ambassador of Finland said he hoped President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would uphold the Philippine condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more »
Ilang ahensiya may nakikitang balakid sa pag-alok ng Russia ambassador na langis ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 14 07:21 PM Ayon sa Russian Ambassador to the Philippines, handa silang magsuplay ng langis sa Pilipinas mula sa kanilang bansa. Read more »
Russia ready to help PH on energy: envoy Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jun 13 11:55 AM Russia is 'ready to cooperate' with the Philippines on its energy needs, an ambassador said, after meeting with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »
PH foreign policy made more dynamic under Duterte - analyst ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 08 03:57 PM The country's foreign policy was made more 'dynamic' under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, a political analyst said Wednesday. Read more »
Russia envoy sees stronger ties with Duterte stand on Ukraine Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Mar 21 04:09 PM An ambassador of Moscow said its ties with Manila could grow thanks to the move of President Duterte to stay neutral on the invasion of Ukraine. Read more »
Philippines bans OFW deployment to Ukraine ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Mar 14 06:19 PM The Philippines has imposed a total ban on the deployment of its workers to Ukraine as it fought off Russian invasion. Read more »
PH seen benefiting from soaring nickel prices ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Mar 14 12:26 PM Fitch Solutions said the soaring prices of nickel could be beneficial for other producers such as the Philippines and Indonesia. Read more »
Suspending fuel taxes to hit gov't services, DBM says Job Manahan and Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Mar 09 09:27 PM The budget department said suspending excise taxes on petroleum products will significantly affect the government’s delivery of social services. Read more »
P2.5-B fund for fuel subsidy may be out this weekend Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Mar 09 05:51 PM Duterte earlier approved the recommendation to distribute P2.5 billion in fuel subsidies as the country reels from continuous spikes in petroleum products due to the worsening conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Read more »
Pagkain pahirapan: Pinay, ikinuwento ang karanasan sa Kyiv ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Mar 08 12:03 PM Ipinag-utos na ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas ang mandatory repatriation ng mga Pilipino sa Ukraine sa gitna ng patuloy na pag-atake ng Russia sa nasabing bansa. Read more »
NEDA eyes nationwide shift to Alert Level 1 ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Mar 08 12:04 AM The Philippine government's economic development cluster recommends a nationwide shift to the least restrictive COVID quarantine classification to alleviate the possible impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the Philippine economy. Read more »
Don’t panic, supplies enough: DTI says amid Ukraine war ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Mar 07 01:55 PM The local supply of basic goods is sufficient and there is no cause for panic, the DTI said on Monday, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more »
War benefits no one, PH says of conflict in Ukraine Job Manahan, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Mar 02 09:23 PM The Philippines called for an 'immediate end' to the 'unnecessary loss of lives' in Ukraine following Russia's invasion. Read more »
‘Stop the war in Ukraine’ Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Feb 28 06:34 PM Ukrainian expatriates and supporters express solidarity as they call for a stop to the war in Ukraine during a gathering in Makati City on Monday. Read more »
PH 'preparing for all eventualities' amid Russia-Ukraine tension: Palace Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Feb 22 10:45 PM As of February 22, 6 Filipinos staying in Ukraine have been repatriated. Read more »
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa calls for social media reforms Mico Abarro, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 10 11:36 PM Nobel laureate and veteran journalist Maria Ressa once again calls for the reform of social media during the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony. Read more »