John Ordoñez

THE PHILIPPINES needs to strike a balance in preserving its diplomatic and trade ties with China amid Manila’s pursuit of stronger military ties with the United States or risk economic arm-twisting from its neighbor @bworldph https://t.co/B1o8z7eQRc

New DICT chief urged to boost data breach management, digital infra @bworldph https://t.co/ChuqH9s2MY

FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte’s looming trial before the ICC in The Hague is unlikely to affect foreign investor engagement and could even reassure them of the government’s long-term commitment to the rule of law, according to economists. @bworldph https://t.co/gyNyx7s3BT

THE PRESIDENTIAL palace on Tuesday said drug-related deaths under former President Rodrigo R. Duterte fall under the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction since Manila was still a member of the tribunal at the time. @bworldph https://t.co/j6VYwBLI3s

Marcos-Duterte feud won’t affect engagement with investors — PCO @bworldph https://t.co/nNbF0KTAwV

Analysts say ICC won’t be swayed by Duterte’s antics @bworldph https://t.co/85sN2nEvpP

FORMER PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte’s arrest and looming trial before the ICC in The Hague could help the Philippine bid for a nonpermanent seat in the United Nations Security Council in 2027, political analysts said. @bworldph https://t.co/MFf0iBQDZp

A PLANE carrying former Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) took off for Rotterdam after being delayed by a few hours during a layover in Dubai, a source told Reuters on Wednesday. @bworldph https://t.co/mTax0rY85I

Philippines’ Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over drug war-related killings @bworldph https://t.co/YC7U9spS5h

THE PHILIPPINES is likely to face 16 to 19 tropical storms this year — fewer than the usual 19 to 20 — and temperatures that will not be as hot as last year, according to the state weather bureau. @bworldph https://t.co/otrdFxorzn

THE PHILIPPINE government should increase direct flight connections and make mobility more convenient for visitors, a Thai Chamber of Commerce official said. @bworldph https://t.co/MiHgoRJ1UU

THE PHILIPPINES is unlikely to succumb to Chinese pressure to give up Washington’s mid-range Typhon missile system amid worsening tensions between the Asian neighbors, security analysts said at the weekend. @bworldph https://t.co/LQqTUhqS6x

CHINESE state media on Wednesday urged Manila to withdraw Washington’s mid-range Typhon missile system to keep the peace in the region amid rising tensions in the waterway. @bworldph https://t.co/rdiPDQ9Bvn

THE PHILIPPINES must beef up its military modernization program and build its ties with other countries after a Chinese navy helicopter endangered the safety of a Philippine government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea @bworldph https://t.co/DagF6FcD6E

THE US on Wednesday condemned the “dangerous” maneuvers of a Chinese Navy helicopter that endangered the safety of a Philippine government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. @bworldph https://t.co/g0W6IHjRrZ

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. issued an executive order (EO) that will reduce real property tax for independent power producers (IPPs) engaged in build-operate-transfer (BOT) deals with government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) @bworldph https://t.co/leQ7YOFsEo

PHILIPPINE health authorities on Monday flagged a “concerning rise” in dengue cases in Luzon, with eight more local governments there likely to declare an outbreak after Quezon City. @bworldph https://t.co/8AAGoiBvQ4