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Michael Punongbayan

Reporter · PH

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 29, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Michael Punongbayan

    NBI probe into fake Gibo letter sought (opens the original)

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    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense has asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into an alleged fake letter circulating online insinuating communication between DND Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official regarding an operation on Ayungin Shoal and the Philippines’ cooperation with the United States government. In a statement yesterday, DND spokesman Arsenio Andolong said the document “is false and fake.” The DND warned

  2. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Michael Punongbayan

    Philippines calls for stronger UN cooperation on migration (opens the original)

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    MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has called for stronger cooperation on safe, orderly and stronger migration among member-countries of the United Nations. “Migration is a Philippine reality,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said yesterday, highlighting the scale of the Filipino diaspora and noting that many Filipinos abroad consider their host countries their “second homes.” Lazaro made the remarks at a forum on “Forging Alliances: Strengthening Collaboration Along Migration Ro

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Michael Punongbayan

    Warships from ASEAN, other states sail in West Philippine Sea (opens the original)

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    MANILA, Philippines — Eleven warships from Association of Southeast Asian nations member states and other partner nations sailed the waters of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday as part of this year’s ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security (EWG-MS). The Philippine Navy’s BRP Jose Rizal led the maritime activity off the coast of Zambales where the international event aimed at sustaining and strengthening regional security cooperation

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Michael Punongbayan

    Preservation of Palawan historical site sought (opens the original)

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    MANILA, Philippines — Demanding action from the governments of the Philippines and the United States, some members of the West Point Class of 1984 along with civic organizations are pushing for the preservation of a World War II historical site in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. In a statement released yesterday, the Save Plaza Cuartel campaign said it would fight for the restoration and preservation of the Palawan Massacre Site and prevent its repurposing into an open-air amphitheater. “An urgent res

  5. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Michael Punongbayan

    European Union extends humanitarian assistance to Luzon flood victims (opens the original)

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    MANILA, Philippines — The European Union (EU) has donated 150,000 euros, approximately P10.9 million, to help victims of severe flooding caused by monsoon rains in Luzon. The humanitarian assistance is expected to benefit more than 32,000 people in areas severely hit by flooding including Ilocos region, Central Luzon and Metro Manila. The funding will help the Philippine Red Cross provide essential household items including sleeping kits, water containers and hygiene kits to displaced families.

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