Two naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island of Luzon just before dawn, in a joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
The two-week KAMANDAG exercise, jointly led by the Philippine and US Marine Corps, took place through June 13, drew the participation of the troops from the RoK and Japan, as well as personnel from nine other observer countries.
On renewable energy, Singapore and the Philippines agreed to deepen both bilateral and regional cooperation, and to accelerate efforts towards realising the ASEAN power grid, a plan to connect the electricity networks of the group’s 10 member countries to enable cross-border power trading by 2045.
The relationship between Japan and the Philippines in the security field has been strengthened in recent years. In 2023, Japan provided the Philippines with an airborne surveillance radar system.
Vietnam and the Philippines should give high priority to exchanges of high-level and all-level delegations; facilitate bilateral trade with the goal of raising two-way trade to 10 billion USD at an early date; and strengthen cooperation in ensuring food security and combating climate change.
President Marcos on March 22 called on all cabinet members to submit their resignations, paving the way for a "major government reset" aimed at better meeting public expectations following disappointing results in the recent midterm elections.
Four Philippine partners will operate official VinFast service centres offering maintenance, repairs, and customer care for EVs in line with the company’s global standards.
About 163,000 police officers have been deployed nationwide to ensure security at polling stations, in coordination with the military, fire brigades and other support units. In addition, the government has extended the early voting period for the elderly and people with disabilities, starting at 5 am on May 12.
The Philippines’ economic transformation will be driven by initiatives that promote new growth drivers while strengthening existing sectors, with private sector involvement playing a key role, particularly in infrastructure and investments that will deliver lasting impact and shared prosperity.
Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy left Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 for visits and exchanges with the navies of China and the Philippines.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on April 17 that a vessel capsized off the coast of Occidental Mindoro province in the Philippines' western part, leaving at least four dead and seven others missing.
Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Gabriela Silang with a 84-member crew led by Captain Eleizer Gonzales Ibarientos is paying a courtesy visit to the central city of Da Nang from April 14 to 17.
Available in Eco and Plus variants, the VF 6 is priced at 1,419,000 PHP and 1,610,000 PHP, respectively (24,700–28,100 USD), with deliveries of the Eco version set to begin in May 2025.
Local authorities are closely monitoring the impact of the ash column on residential areas, and they are recommending the closure of offices and schools as a precautionary measure.
The DOH said tobacco use is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates over 8 million annual deaths attributable to tobacco.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s strong commitment to its alliance with the Philippines during his official visit to the Southeast Asian country on March 28.
Since entering the Philippine market in 2024, VinFast has introduced smart, eco-friendly EVs while reinforcing its long-term commitment by expanding its post-sales service network.
The Philippine government on March 15 said it will not intervene in the legal defence mounted by supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte as he faces charges of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
