President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a stinging rebuke to corrupt officials and contractors during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, vowing that those behind substandard or ghost flood control projects would soon face charges. Read more »
The Philippines voiced its concern over the intensifying border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia and called on both nations to settle the issue peacefully in accordance with international law. Read more »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged ongoing assistance to travelers affected by transport disruptions and heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Emong” and the southwest monsoon. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has formally invited United States President Donald Trump to visit the Philippines next year to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila. Read more »
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 22, announced a new 19% tariff on Philippine goods following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Trump, calling the meeting a “beautiful visit,” said the Philippines would grant zero tariffs to select US goods. Read more »
The Museo Sugbo, Cebu’s provincial museum housed in a centuries-old Spanish-era complex, is scheduled to reopen this August after years of closure. Read more »
