DAVAO CITY (May 28) --The Philippine government has expressed grave concern over the latest developments in Timor-Leste regarding former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who is facing multiple murder charges, including the high-profile assassination of Governor Roel Degamo. In a statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reiterated that the Philippines … [Read more...] about Timor-Leste detains Arnie Teves without warrant; PH demands due process
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PH condemns China Coast Guard for water cannon Attack on BFAR ships near Pag-asa
DAVAO CITY (May 21)— The Philippines strongly condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday for using water cannons and ramming a Filipino research vessel near Pag-asa Cay 2 (Sandy Cay) in the West Philippine Sea, damaging the ship and endangering civilian lives. The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) said its vessels BRP Datu … [Read more...] about PH condemns China Coast Guard for water cannon Attack on BFAR ships near Pag-asa
Two nations, One court: Duterte’s supporters demand his release as Ugandans call for justice at the ICC
THE HAGUE, Netherlands —The International Criminal Court (ICC) has become the focal point of two dramatically opposing demands: freedom for a former president from the Philippines and justice against a sitting leader from Uganda. Outside its premises in The Hague, voices rise daily, supporters in defense of Rodrigo Duterte, others pleading for the arrest of Ugandan President … [Read more...] about Two nations, One court: Duterte’s supporters demand his release as Ugandans call for justice at the ICC
US deploys advanced anti-ship missile system in ‘Balikatan’ exercises
DAVAO CITY (April 27) — The United States has deployed its NMESIS (Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System), an advanced anti-ship missile system, during the ongoing Balikatan 2025 exercises in the Philippines. According to Lt. Col. John Paul Salgado, chief of the Balikatan Exercise Combined Joint Information Bureau, NMESIS was deployed on Saturday as part of … [Read more...] about US deploys advanced anti-ship missile system in ‘Balikatan’ exercises
Philippines opens doors to digital nomads under new Executive Order
DAVAO CITY (April 25) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 86, allowing the issuance of a Philippine visa for digital nomads or foreign nationals seeking to reside and work remotely in the Philippines temporarily. EO 86, signed by Marcos on Thursday, establishes a legal framework to facilitate the entry of digital nomads into the country, … [Read more...] about Philippines opens doors to digital nomads under new Executive Order
