DAVAO CITY (June 9) --- In a move that underscores the Marcos administration’s digital transformation drive, the Philippine government has fully implemented its e-Visa system for Indian nationals, allowing them to apply for entry into the country online, anytime and anywhere. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the milestone through an advisory dated … [Read more...] about PH fully rolls out e-Visa for Indian travelers as part of Marcos’ digital push
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Timor-Leste detains Arnie Teves without warrant; PH demands due process
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
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
