Beijing lodged a protest against the Philippines after President Marcos stated the country’s inevitable involvement in a potential China-US conflict over Taiwan. This protest underscores regional tensions and the complexities of diplomatic relations concerning Taiwan’s status and regional security in the Asia-Pacific.
Vice President Sara Duterte and her legal team held a thanksgiving celebration following the Senate’s decision to archive her impeachment case. The celebration, attended by Davao City councilor Luna Acosta, took place at an unidentified restaurant.
Malacañang stated it has no current information on Vice President Sara Duterte’s location amid Senate court proceedings on her case. The latest authorized travel involved trips to the Netherlands and South Korea, with a potential plan to visit Kuwait.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for a Philippine-India Preferential Trade Agreement during a meeting in New Delhi, directing the Department of Trade and Industry to lead efforts in establishing a strategic economic partnership between the two countries.
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros questions the Government Service Insurance System’s P1 billion investment in DigiPlus, an online gambling platform, citing concerns over financial losses and investment transparency.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Government Optimization Act, allowing restructuring of executive agencies to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency. The law includes welfare measures for civil servants and is effective for five years.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines arrived in New Delhi for a five-day state visit to India on August 4, 2023. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and explore economic opportunities, marking 75 years of ties between the two countries.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque addresses comments made by Nicholas Kaufman, legal counsel to ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, labeling Roque as “irrelevant” in Duterte’s case, questioning the focus on him.
The Department of Health in the Philippines confirms no additional requirements are needed for Filipinos to avail the “Zero Billing” policy in 87 DOH-operated hospitals. All Filipinos, as PhilHealth members under the Universal Health Care Law, can access the policy, which aims to reduce financial burdens and improve healthcare access.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines will visit India from August 4-8, 2025, to sign at least six agreements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on defense, trade, and technology. This marks the first visit by a Philippine president to India since 2007 and coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.