Chinese embassy lashes out at Coast Guard official anew for ‘smearing’ Beijing

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese embassy continued to lash out at Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman, for allegedly spreading false narratives and claimed to be “relentlessly attacking and smearing” Beijing. “China firmly opposes and strongly condemns such kind of words and actions. We have firmly responded and made serious démarches to the … Read more

Marcos Defends Against Duterte: Securing Senate Backing Amid Political Sabotage Claims

Marcos Courts Metro Manila Votes, Takes Subtle Dig at Duterte MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos jr. launched a meaningful campaign rally in Metro Manila on tuesday, showcasing the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition’s 12 senatorial candidates.The event served as a platform not only to promote the candidates but also to subtly contrast the … Read more

Marcos fires back at Duterte anew, counts his senators to make sure none hit by grenade

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday took a jab anew at former president Rodrigo Duterte as he courted vote-rich Metro Manila to pick all 12 senatorial candidates of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition. Marcos opened his speech at the rally by making sure that the administration’s ticket was “complete” and … Read more

SC stops Comelec anew from disqualifying 2 more candidates in May midterm polls

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued two more temporary restraining orders (TROs) against the disqualification of two candidates in the May midterm elections. The first TRO prevents the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from declaring Francis Leo Antonio Marcos a nuisance candidate. Marcos, a prominent figure, has been facing challenges to his candidacy, … Read more