The MEA says additional medical teams may also follow depending on their preliminary assessment and treatment.

The Constitution says in case a vice president dies in office or resigns or is removed, the poll to elect the next person to the office should be held 'as soon as possible'.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the Philippines would become an "open market" for American goods with zero tariffs, while paying a 19% tariff itself, marking what he described as a ...