Marcoses arrive in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos arrived in Rome on Friday, April 25, to attend Pope Francis's funeral scheduled for Saturday, April 26.
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom experienced a maritime tragedy in March 2025 when a collision off the coast of England led to the disappearance of a Filipino seafarer and the arrest of the Russian captain for suspected manslaughter. The UK also reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, pledging £2.26 billion in loans to bolster Ukrainian defense capabilities against ongoing conflicts.
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Last updated at April 22, 2025.
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NBI files complaints against 4 vloggers for spreading false info about OFW arrests
On Tuesday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed additional complaints against four more Cebu-based vloggers at the Department of Justice for spreading false information and manipulating videos of government officials.
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Japan, UK warn against PH raw minerals export ban
Japan and the United Kingdom have expressed concerns about a proposed export ban on Philippine raw minerals during a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) Council for Trade in Goods meeting.
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19 nations observe Balikatan drills with PH, US troops
Nineteen countries have sent observers for this year's Balikatan exercises, which began on April 21 with over 14,000 Filipino and U.S. soldiers participating.
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Phil rep Alexie Brooks wins Miss Eco International 2025
Philippine representative Alexie Brooks was crowned Miss Eco International 2025 during the final competition held in Alexandria, Egypt on Black Saturday (early hours of Easter Sunday Manila time), greeting Filipinos with good news just days before her late grandmother's birthday.
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Anti-Duterte protesters hold vigil in The Hague for drug war victims
Protesters against former President Rodrigo Duterte held a candlelight vigil and prayer ceremony in The Hague on Monday, March 17 (March 18, PH time), to honor victims of alleged extrajudicial killings during his administration's war on drugs.
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Philippines, UK hold first JETCO meeting in London
On Monday, March 17, 2025, the Philippines and the United Kingdom held their first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting in London.
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Drag Race Philippines launches 'Slaysian Royale' to celebrate Asian drag culture
"Drag Race Philippines" is set to launch a new series called "Slaysian Royale," featuring Filipino and Asian drag artists competing for the crown.
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Filipino seafarer missing after tanker collision in UK
A Filipino seafarer has gone missing following a collision between a chemical tanker and container ship off the northeast coast of England on Monday, March 10.
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FDI in PH rises slightly to $8.93B in 2024 but falls short of BSP target
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines increased slightly to $8.93 billion in 2024 compared with $8.925 billion in 2023, marking an end to two consecutive years of decline but falling short of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' forecast of a $10-billion net inflow.
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