Marcos Jr. shares how Malacañang showcases Filipino hospitality for visiting world leaders
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday gave the public a glimpse of how the national government receives heads of states and foreign dignitaries, saying that these protocols and preparations are indicative of Filipino hospitality. Days before the arrival of a foreign visitor in Malacañang, protocol officials already confirm their routes, schedules, and dietary […]
Seven missing after two Japanese military helicopters crash — media
Seven crew members were missing Sunday after an apparent accident overnight involving two Japanese military helicopters off the coast, local media reported. The helicopters appear to have crashed late Saturday during nighttime training off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean, broadcaster NHK reported. One person was rescued, the reports said. Communication with one chopper […]
Gadon tells VP Sara to ‘re-examine position’
Coming to the side of First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon on Friday advised Vice President Sara Duterte to “re-examine” her position. Gadon made his suggestion via a video he posted and sent to media, after the First Lady revealed her relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte has […]
Dangerous heat index expected in 19 areas on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 19 areas across the country is expected to reach dangerous levels on Saturday. The weather agency’s latest heat index bulletin said the following areas will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 45°C. Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Catarman, […]
Supposed to rise together. When beef becomes a hindrance for progress.
First lady Liza Araneta Marcos said she felt hurt on her husband’s behalf when Vice President Sara Duterte was reportedly seen laughing as former President Rodrigo Duterte called President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a drug addict on stage during a rally in Davao City in January. “You went to a rally where your President was called […]
El Niño shrinks egg sizes
MANILA, Philippines — There is an oversupply of small eggs as sizes shrink amid the impact of El Niño, the Philippine Egg Board Association said yesterday. Chicken layers are eating less due to the sweltering heat, affecting the production of large and extra-large eggs, PEBA president Francis Uyehara said in a radio interview. “The effect […]
Marcos lands on Time ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’ list
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. was among Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2024,” the publication bared Tuesday. The magazine lauded Marcos for standing “steadfast against Chinese aggression” in the West Philippine Sea and “bolstering” the country’s alliance with the US. “Many problems persist, including extrajudicial killings and journalists routinely attacked. But by […]
SC finds abuse of discretion in Comelec ban on Smartmatic
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) committed grave abuse of discretion when it banned its previous contractor Smartmatic from participating in election biddings due to alleged illegal practices, the court’s spokesperson announced Wednesday. “[The SC] held that Comelec committed grave abuse of discretion when it disqualified Smartmatic […]