Day: October 28, 2025

Kuala lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued a strong stance against coercive actions in the South China Sea, pointing out in a leaders’ meeting between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that ‘cooperation cannot exist alongside coercion.’ According to Philippines News Agency, in an intervention at the 28th ASEAN-China Summit with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Marcos said Manila is open to engage both the 11-member bloc and Beijing ‘in diplomacy and mutually beneficial cooperation.’ He emphasized that partnerships must be rooted in ‘mutual respect for sovereign equality and adherence to international law as guiding principles.’ He

Manila: Senators Raffy and Erwin Tulfo, along with Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, emerged as the wealthiest members of the Senate, according to certified true copies of their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) released by the Senate Secretariat. According to Philippines News Agency, while most senators filed their SALNs as of Dec. 31, 2024, several lawmakers submitted updated or amended filings between May and June 2025 to reflect new asset valuations, acquisitions, or corrections, as per the notarized copies on record. Based on the documents, Sen. Raffy Tulfo and his wife, ACT-CIS Rep. Jocelyn Tulfo, declared

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Tuesday reported that its net income reached PHP112 billion as of September, exceeding its target by PHP35.4 billion on the back of strong revenues and prudent financial management. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said the nine-month performance demonstrates the fund’s continued financial strength and stability. According to Philippines News Agency, the pension fund’s total assets rose to PHP1.93 trillion, representing an increase of PHP103.83 billion, or 5.7 percent, from its 2024 year-end level. Veloso said GSIS remains committed to maintaining sound fiscal governance while efficiently managing its members’ contributions. Veloso

Manila: Mayors in Iloilo are calling for temporary limits on the importation of sugar during peak milling months to protect local sugar farmers. In a resolution released on Tuesday, the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Iloilo chapter called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) for a fair market value for local sugarcane harvests; protection of small farmers, mill workers, and agrarian reform beneficiaries; and a sustainable sugar industry that strengthens food security and rural livelihoods. According to Philippines News Agency, the LMP stated that Western Visayas, particularly

Tacloban: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Leyte provincial office formalized a partnership with various government agencies and private organizations under the Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) to enhance consumer protection and promote confidence in online and cross-border transactions. According to Philippines News Agency, during the signing of a memorandum of agreement at the Robinsons North, DTI Leyte provincial director Fautino Gayas Jr. stated that partner agencies committed to participate in policy consultations and strategy planning related to consumer complaint management. These agencies will share best practices, cooperate in developing efficient referral systems, and uphold transparency through proper data management standards,