Day: May 7, 2025

Manila: The arrest of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte was conducted in accordance with the law, Malaca±ang asserted, emphasizing the Philippine government’s obligation to honor its commitments to the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro addressed the media, affirming that there was no wrongdoing in the Marcos administration’s decision to facilitate Duterte’s arrest. Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Castro clarified that the government’s actions were a legal step taken in cooperation with Interpol, and not a surrender

Manila: The local gaming industry’s gross gaming revenues (GGR) continued to post strong growth in the first quarter of the year, growing by over 27 percent, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said. In a statement on Wednesday, PAGCOR reported that the GGR reached PHP104.12 billion in the first quarter of this year, marking a 27.44 percent increase year-on-year. According to Philippines News Agency, the e-games and e-bingo segment made history by becoming the industry’s top revenue driver for the first time, contributing PHP51.39 billion or 49.36 percent of the total first quarter GGR. PAGCOR chairman and chief executive

Manila: The country’s largest food ingredient and oleochemical manufacturer, D and L Industries, Inc., announced that it continues to receive orders from customers in the United States despite a newly imposed 10-percent blanket tariff. This follows a 90-day pause on a previously announced 17-percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine exports. According to Philippines News Agency, D and L President Alvin Lao stated in a virtual briefing that while American customers remain active, there is uncertainty regarding future orders due to the unpredictable nature of then-President Trump’s trade policy. “I asked my sales guys a few days ago and they said, so

Manila: Malaca±ang has issued a warning about a potential increase in fake news as the 2025 midterm elections approach, urging the public to remain vigilant and refrain from becoming ‘keyboard warriors’ spreading disinformation against the government. Less than a week before millions of Filipinos head to the polls, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro expressed concerns about the persistent use of fake news to undermine the Marcos administration and create confusion among voters. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro highlighted that disinformation has long been employed to discredit the government and the President. During a press briefing, she stated that fake

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday welcomed the Philippines’ first-ever grant from the global Adaptation Fund, calling the USD10 million climate resilience project in Tawi-Tawi a ‘major step’ in securing the future of vulnerable communities. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced that the project, ‘Harnessing the water-energy-food nexus to address and adapt to climate change impacts in Tawi-Tawi,’ will support two of the country’s southernmost and most climate-affected areas – Sibutu and Sitangkai. Castro emphasized the importance of ensuring stable water access for these island municipalities. She stated that the initiative reflects the Marcos administration’s commitment to