PBBM: PH maintains defense ties with allies without inciting conflict

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The Philippines will continue strengthening defense cooperation with its allies while ensuring that such engagements remain “purely defensive” and do not provoke conflict, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has said. In an interview with Russia...

PBBM: PH seeks stronger tourism, agri, energy cooperation with Russia

By Brian Campued Despite the Philippines-Russia diplomatic relations already entering its 50th year this 2026, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized that there are still lots of potential areas for the two countries to develop and explore, as Manila seeks to deepen...

Solon seeks to expand paternity leave to 105 days

By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency Recognizing the irreplaceable role of fathers in raising children and strengthening families, a member of the House of Representatives has filed a proposed measure seeking to expand paternity leave benefits for fathers from the...

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PBBM: 24 Filipinos freed from detention in Russia, returning home

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that 24 Filipinos who had been detained in Russia for nine months have been ordered released and are set to return home. The development came after President...