MALACAÑANG has urged Congress to amend the Human Security Act of 2007 to further strengthen government efforts in fighting and defeating terrorism. Speaking to participants of the 7th Asean-Japan Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Cebu City on Wednesday, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. said a proposed bill seeking changes to the anti-terror law is one of the [...]

THE Philippine government remained confident that the issue in the West Philippine Sea will be settled diplomatically despite escalating tensions between neighboring nations laying claim to disputed area. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a press briefing Wednesday that the Philippines hopes to reach a “mutual and diplomatic solution” as the Association of Southeast Asian [...]