President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday stressed that the country’s history teaches Filipinos that true leaders sacrifice their own interests for the good of the people. In his speech during the celebration of the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence at Quirino Grandstand, the President said only “real leaders can sacrifice their self-interests for the nation’s good.” While Marcos Jr.’s ...

BY REUTERS Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said he will continue to carry out his duties and defend the country’s interests despite sanctions imposed by China against him and his family. “That is their right. That is truly what they do to those who speak the truth against their deception. Their own countrymen and the others under their control suffer ...

BY REUTERS BEIJING — China’s foreign ministry on Thursday announced sanctions against Defense Secretary ⁠Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives, claiming he had “repeatedly made erroneous remarks concerning China” which undermined China’s “legitimate interests” and bilateral ties. The sanctions mean Teodoro and his wife and child are prohibited from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, the ministry said in ...

BY AFP GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching sun on Tuesday—including helping a young mother give birth—as the death toll from a major earthquake that collapsed buildings topped 40. Thousands remained displaced and more than 450 injured following the magnitude-7.8 quake that struck off Mindanao on Monday, according to national and local disaster agencies, ...