Day: June 5, 2025

Beijing: The Philippines intends to sustain efforts to further develop trade and people-to-people exchanges with China as the two countries commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations, Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz said. ‘While there are maritime-related issues between the two countries, these challenges are not the entirety of our relations,’ he said in an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, FlorCruz emphasized the importance of focusing on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship, such as people-to-people exchanges, which are a highlight in this year’s commemorative activities. He reiterated China’s role as a

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to issue a show cause order (SCO) against incumbent Duterte Youth party-list Rep. Drixie Mae Cardema over the allegation that “Cardema” is not her real surname. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that they will ask Drixie Mae, the party-list group’s first nominee, to explain the allegation circulating on social media. “On social media, she is being accused of using a different family name, not her real family name. We just want to know the truth,” Garcia said in an interview Thursday. Social media posts alleged that Drixie

Manila: The National University Nazareth School (NUNS) dethroned Adamson University, 25-13, 25-22, on Thursday to reach the semifinal round in the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym. Reigning UAAP MVP Samantha Cantada scored nine points, including five in the second set, as the recently crowned Palarong Pambansa Lady Bullpups rolled to their fifth straight win. According to Philippines News Agency, the pressure was immense for Cantada, given her history with Adamson University. “The pressure is too much for me because I’m playing against my former school. Good

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday urged the private sector to join the upcoming 2025 Brigada Eskwela before the official opening of classes in all public schools nationwide. The Brigada Eskwela will span from June 9 to 13, ahead of the opening of the academic year on June 16, according to DepEd Memorandum Order No. 42, series of 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, in an ambush interview, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the official onset of the week-long nationwide activity. Angara appealed to the private sector and various communities

Basey: Leyte- and Samar-bound cargo trucks will be prioritized by roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) vessels at the Amadayehan Port in Basey, Samar once it becomes operational next week, an Eastern Visayas official said. According to Philippines News Agency, with the expected operations of the newly improved port, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has to plan ways to prevent port congestions in both the Tacloban City and Samar ports, RDRRMC chair and concurrent Office of Civil Defense regional director Lord Byron Torrecarion said. Lord Byron Torrecarion emphasized the need to rationalize the use of the Amandayehan Port. He