Day: March 8, 2025

Manila: The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) have expressed their intent to improve their trade and people-to-people relations. This development came during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s meeting with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs David Lammy at Malaca±an Palace in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, during the meeting, President Marcos highlighted the significant increase in the number of Filipinos living and working in the UK. He remarked on the strong bilateral relations, indicating that the visit of Secretary Lammy serves as a symbol of that strengthening relationship. Approximately 200,000 Filipinos are currently residing

Manila: Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Saturday emphasized the crucial role of Filipino women in driving progress under the vision of a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ (New Philippines). According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman highlighted the importance of true equality and the empowerment of women in her message delivered on International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month. She paid tribute to the strength and resilience of Filipina women, celebrating their roles as mothers, daughters, and trailblazers who continue to break barriers. Pangandaman stressed the necessity of placing Filipinas at the forefront of efforts to build an inclusive and progressive nation, ensuring that

Pili: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to implement an updated Bicol River Basin Master Plan to address the perennial flooding in the Bicol region. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos gave the directive during his meeting with the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Pili, Camarines Sur. “I already instructed the Public Works to come up with a master plan, which is appropriate for now. There is no other way to address the flooding problem except to manage the water flowing into the Bicol Region River Basin,” he stated, as quoted

Mactan-Cebu: The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) confirmed that a Cebu Pacific plane encountered landing gear issues but returned safely to the Cebu airport on Saturday morning. All 163 passengers, including an infant, and crew were safe. According to Philippines News Agency, Cebu Pacific flight 5J 588 departed at 4:41 a.m. for Manila when the pilot announced a mechanical issue that prompted the decision to turn the aircraft for an emergency landing back at the airport of origin. ‘MCIAA and its partner agencies promptly coordinated with Cebu Pacific and relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers, crew and

Seoul: Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, following a court ruling that allowed him to stand impeachment and criminal trials without detention over his failed attempt to impose martial law in December. Waving to his supporters, Yoon walked out of the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, just south of the capital, after spending 52 days in custody on charges of inciting an insurrection. His release followed Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung’s decision not to appeal the court’s ruling. Within 30 minutes, Yoon arrived at his official residence in central Seoul. According to Philippines News Agency, Yoon