‘SMUGGLED ONIONS FLOODING MINDANAO’ MANILA, Philippines — A farmers’ group has confirmed the entry of alleged smuggled onions in Mindanao. Luchie Ceña, manager of the Valiant Cooperative, reiterated a statement made by Jayson Cainglet, executive d
PAKISTAN’S PML-N AND PPP AGREE TO FORM COALITION GOVERNMENT After days of intense negotiations, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached a significant agreement to form a new coalition government in Pakistan. This announcement came dur
PHILIPPINES TO SUE CHINA IF ALLEGED CYANIDE USE IN WEST PH SEA PROVEN: MARCOS MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines would file charges against China should it find “enough ground” on some Chinese fishermen’s alleged use of
THE SHARIF SHUFFLE: SHEHBAZ'S SURGE AND NAWAZ'S STEP BACK IN PAKISTANI POLITICS Shehbaz Sharif's emergence as the likely Prime Minister of Pakistan, representing the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N), has stirred both surprise and speculation within his party. Many had anticipated that
78 PASSENGERS, 7 CREWMEN OF DISTRESSED BOAT IN TAWI-TAWI RESCUED COTABATO CITY — The Navy and local government units on Tuesday rescued 78 passengers of a distressed boat and its seven crewmen in the territorial seas of Tawi-Tawi, now in the custody of the Bangsamoro social
SHEHBAZ SHARIF NOMINATED AS NEXT PAKISTAN PM Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, is poised to become Pakistan's next prime minister. This surprising development means that Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, despite winning the most seats in t
US TELLS MARCOS: ASK AND WE ARE HERE MANILA — The United States is ready to assist the Philippines during times of need, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson assured President Marcos on Tuesday, as the envoy highlighted how the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between
'WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES': COMELEC UNFAZED BY CHINA CHALLENGE IN PAG-ASA The Commission on Elections on Tuesday said it remained unfazed after Chinese authorities challenged the poll body's historic visit to Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan town, Palawan to kick off the nationwide voter's regi
'WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES': COMELEC UNFAZED BY CHINA CHALLENGE IN PAG-ASA The Commission on Elections on Tuesday said it remained unfazed after Chinese authorities challenged the poll body's historic visit to Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan town, Palawan to kick off the nationwide voter's regi
CONCERNS MOUNT OVER PAKISTAN ELECTION RESULTS DELAY AMIDST VIOLENCE AND BLACKOUT The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) faced backlash for the delay in announcing the initial results of the 2024 polls, sparking concerns over transparency and fairness. After voting concluded at 5 pm on&nb
