Day: May 31, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday congratulated the Gilas Pilipinas Youth for clinching the gold medal at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. In an X post, Marcos said Gilas’ victory proves that Filipino youths are talented. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos expressed his admiration for the team’s achievement, highlighting their dominant 6-0 run in the tournament. He emphasized this victory as a testament to the unmatched talent and determination of the Filipino youth. Marcos assured the Gilas team of the country’s continued support as they advanced to the next round. He reaffirmed the nation’s

Manila: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to bolstering defense cooperation with the Philippines, as he described the two nations’ partnership as key to helping keep peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. This was after Hegseth met with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30. According to Philippines News Agency, the US Department of Defense (DOD) released a readout stating that the two discussed ‘steps the two countries are taking together to reestablish deterrence in the Indo-Pacific,’ as well as ways to ‘further enhance Alliance

San Francisco: Lewelyn Dixon, a 64-year-old Filipino green card holder, who was detained upon her arrival in the United States in February, has been released. An immigration judge ordered her release from the Tacoma Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Center, as stated by the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco. According to Philippines News Agency, Dixon, who immigrated to the US from the Philippines five decades ago, was taken into custody by Customs Border Patrol on February 28 after returning from the Philippines. Her detention occurred amid an intensification of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The Philippine Consulate General in

Manila: The Philippines is set to welcome the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, for her official visit from June 1 to 2. This visit is a significant event as it marks Kallas’ first time in the country following her appointment in December. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) emphasized the importance of this visit as a milestone in the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the European Union. It signifies a mutual commitment to fostering open political dialogue and enhancing cooperation with the

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has refuted circulating online claims that a lockdown is being enforced in the country due to mpox (monkeypox). The department is urging the public to rely only on information provided through its official social media channels. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH stated that there is currently no need to impose a lockdown as mpox is not considered airborne. The department noted that while mpox cases in 2024 and April this year were substantially higher compared to those in May, this does not necessitate a lockdown. A graph shared with the media illustrated