Sen. Chiz Escudero Reveals Plan for the 2016 National Elections

One of the most popular senator in the Philippines, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero finally revealed his plans for the 2016 national elections during his visit with the members of the Filipino community and media during his visit to the United States of America. The senator was accompanied by his wife, Heart Evangelista, who celebrated Philippine … Read more

Palau Sets Fire to Four Vietnamese Fishing Boats

Lying in the Pacific, Palau, though a tiny island nation, is firm in its territorial rules. Recently, 15 Vietnamese fishing boats were captured off Palau’s coast for violating its waters following illegal fishing activities. Palau, as an environmental advocate, set warning to others who violate its waters by burning four of the boats and left … Read more

Erap Estrada Turns Down Binay’s Offer to be Running Mate

Following the offer of Vice President Jejomar Binay to push ‘BEST’ tandem in 2016 polls, Manila Mayor Joseph Erap Estrada as the running mate, the latter has turned down the offer saying he is over with being the vice president. “I am done being Vice President,” Estrada said. Also read: Binay Lifts ‘BEST’ Tandem with Erap … Read more

DFA & COMELEC Announced Starts of Online Registration for OFW Voters

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced the starts of Online Voters’ Registration for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) which can now be accessed worldwide. The DFA through their DFA-Overseas Voting Secretariat said on Thursday that it had opened iRehistro in the Foreign Service Posts in the Asia-Pacific Region. According … Read more

China Slams G7 Call Over Sea Reclamation as ‘Out Of Step’

Following the calls from Group of Sven (G7) nations to stop the large-scale reclamation in the South China Sea, China continues to shrug off oppositions. On Monday, G7 leaders issued a statement to Beijing for immediate halt in the coercive activities in the disputed waters. G7 leaders believe that the use of intimidation, coercion or … Read more

As Binay Asks Support from Aquino, Palace Asks: Can You Continue ‘Daang Matuwid’?

Asked to comment on Vice President Jojo Binay’s wish that he be considered as President Benigno Aquino III’s bet for president in 2016, Malacanang said candidates for the highest office should be measured based on their ability to continue the platform and reforms of the recent president. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the president has … Read more