The death toll from devastating floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130, with more areas still cut off and residents in need of rescue, President Ferdinand Marcos said Saturday. Trami exited the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 85 dead and 41 missing, according to the … Read more
Philippines sends coast guard vessels to Scarborough Shoal. Mission delivers supplies to Filipino fishermen at the shoal. Move amid tensions with China over South China Sea claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Philippines has deployed three coast guard vessels to ensure the safety of a civilian flotilla sailing to the contested Scarborough Shoal in … Read more
Philippines emphasizes independent decision to strengthen relations with Japan and US Move comes amid rising tensions in South China Sea Trilateral alliance aims for peace and prosperity in Indo-Pacific Eko hot blog reports that In a recent summit, the Philippines emphasized its independent decision to bolster connections with Japan and the U.S EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more
US, Philippines, and Japan join forces in addressing South China Sea disputes. Trilateral summit aims to forge common ground on regional challenges. Collaboration underscores shared concern over China’s assertiveness in the area. Eko hot blog reports that In an upcoming trilateral summit, leaders from the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will join forces to … Read more
– U.S. Defense Secretary condemns China’s behavior. -U.S Pledges continued support for the Philippines. -They also affirms commitment to regional stability amid tensions. Eko hot blog reports that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reiterated America’s commitment to its defense treaty with the Philippines while denouncing what he describes as “dangerous” behavior from China. EDITOR’S … Read more
The prize is intended to honour an individual or organisation that has “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations”. Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have won the Nobel Peace Prize for their “courageous fight” to defend freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia. The committee called the pair “representatives … Read more
Vice President has announced presidential ambition. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo has declared her readiness to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte in the 2022 elections. This online news platform learnt that Robredo made her intention known in a speech delivered in Tagalog on Thursday. She said, “I’m officially offering myself as candidate … Read more
Philippines’ President, Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday condemned the rich countries’ selfish plan to hoard COVID-19 vaccines while poor and developing nations are experiencing vaccine drought. The president said this in a pre-recorded virtual address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, that a man made drought of vaccines is ravaging poor countries. … Read more
The Philippines has one of the highest reported Covid-19 caseloads of any country in Asia A man in the Philippines has died after being forced to do 300 squats for breaching Covid curfews, making him the latest victim of the country’s often brutal approach to enforcing restrictions. On April 1, Darren Manaog Peñaredondo, 28, left … Read more
Police on Tuesday reported that a radio commentator who survived a 2016 assassination attempt was shot dead in front of his house in the northern Philippines. According to a police report, Virgilio Maganes, 62, was about to enter his house in the town of Villasis when two suspects shot him six times. The police said … Read more