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Killer of La Salle-Dasma student identified

DOJ denies Bantag's appeal, continues to probe complaints

Funds allotted for animal disease emergencies

Easter vigil mass to be held on April 8

The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) will conduct another round of discussion on April 13 that will help them advance their collaboration on key environmental and climate change issues, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water security, biodiversity preservation, marine pollution, and sustainable and green climate finance.

LPP vows to monitor students, schools amid rising COVID-19 cases

MANILA – The foreign trips of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. have generated a total of 116 investment projects worth PHP3.48 trillion (USD62.926 billion), Malacañang announced Friday.

MANILA – Customs authorities padlocked a storage facility in Binondo, Manila after it was found to contain about PHP10 billion worth of counterfeit signature bags, shoes, and other products during a raid on Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines – After surviving a hostage-taking at the Camp Crame Custodial Center, former senator Leila de Lima will be given the option to transfer to a different detention facility, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced on Sunday morning, October 9.

Lawmakers belonging to the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives has asked for a congressional inquiry into the data breach that allegedly affected over 1.2 million records or 817.54 GB of data handled by law enforcement agencies.

Arnie Teves to virtually attend Senate probe on Degamo slay, says Bato

LIST: Road closures, rerouting on Marcos inauguration

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft charges against former Iloilo City mayor Jed Mabilog and councilor Plaridel Nava II before the Sandiganbayan over alleged intervention in the awarding of a government contract to a towing services firm where they have an interest in.

MANILA, Philippines – Inside the near-empty lobby of the office she would vacate in three days, Vice President Leni Robredo gave a tight hug to the woman who would be taking the cudgels on behalf of the opposition from now on: reelected Senator Risa Hontiveros.

MANILA – A Japanese dynamic positioning vessel (DPV) equipped with a remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) has arrived in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro to help in the containment of the oil spill from the sunken M/T Princess Empress.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, Araw ng Kagitingan, called on Filipinos to fight against social ills which corrupt the core of governance.

MANILA, Philippines – The first day of school at Colegio de San Lorenzo turned into a nightmare for students after CDSL suddenly announced its permanent closure due to “financial instability” and the “low turnout of enrollees” for school year 2022-2023.

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has drawn flak for its disastrous distribution of financial assistance for education, with thousands of underprivileged Filipinos crowding outside the agency’s central and regional offices on Saturday, August 20, to get aid.

Marcos: Anti-Marcoses biased, talk on Martial Law a waste of time

WASHINGTON, USA – The United States urged China on Saturday, April 29, to stop harassing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, pledging to stand with the Philippines after another maritime confrontation between the two Asian countries.

Hontiveros wants Ombudsman probe on Pharmally mess to include 'masterminds'

MANILA – The country’s daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases increased by 10 percent from Feb. 27 to March 5, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday.

US reaffirms support for PH vs China's SCS incursions

WASHINGTON DC, USA—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has arrived here for his five-day official working visit— his second time in the United States since assuming the presidency.

Risk assessment for Covid-19 subvariant Arcturus remains low—DOH

The seven-day positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) soared to 18.8% as of May 1, according to independent monitoring group OCTA Research.

Recognizing the suffering of Filipino women during World War II, the government vowed to look into a United Nations (UN) panel report saying the Philippines has failed to meet its obligations to the "comfort women."

Hottest so far in 2023: Heat index hits 48°C in Agusan Del Norte

Marcos surprised by Huang's remark; but says it could be due to 'difference in language'

Huang: Both PH, China need to stop 'provocative action in disputed area'

MANILA – Four passengers of the MRT-3 suffered minor injuries after a defective train activated an emergency brake to stop it from approaching Boni Station on Wednesday.

MANILA – The Mount Inayawan Range National Park in Nunungan town, Lanao del Norte province is set to be declared as ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP).

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino senators concurred with the Philippines’ ratification of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), amid President Rodrigo Duterte’s tougher and bloodier crackdown rebels, activists, and civilians critical of his abusive policies.

Payment firm seeks more claims vs. ‘copyright violator’

PBBM: Rule of law prevails, justice system fully functional in PH

MANILA – More than 1,200 police officers have been deployed in Mandaluyong City to secure the 52nd Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council Meeting at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila top cop Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo said on Wednesday.

DOLE vows to upskill workers as more investors in PH seen

LIVESTREAM: Senate hearing on pandemic, monkeypox response

Malacañang on Friday clarified that February 25, 2023 will no longer be a regular holiday after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. declared February 24 as a special non-working holiday.

Displaced Saudi OFWs to get P10-K aid each - Ople

Senator Grace Poe on Monday urged the Executive Department to make “decisive actions” on the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) amid calls ban it in the country.

LOOK BACK: Ramos says he opposed Marcos because of his ‘basic values’

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Risa Hontiveros, the reelected chairperson of the on women, children, family relations and gender equality, continues to act on the reported child abuses of young children in various social media platforms.

After the Department of Education (DepEd) reported a rise in suicide cases and attempts among students at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a children’s organization called on several government agencies to address the alarming mental health crisis.

Over a hundred cases of heat exhaustion have been reported this warm and dry season, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday.

PANOORIN: Posible ang P20 kada kilo ng bigas na pangako ni Bongbong Marcos

CHR conducts own probe on killing of union organizer in Bacolod City

MANILA – Some 50,000 travelers are expected to arrive in the country for the summer months, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday.

MANILA – A total of and local terrorist group members have been neutralized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during focused military operations conducted in various parts of the country from Jan. 1 to March 31 this year.

Marcos calls on China to strengthen West Philippine Sea bilateral task force

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said the daily COVID-19 cases in the country may reach up to 600 by mid-May if the minimum public health standards will not with.

MANILA, Philippines – Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez finally appeared before the Senate blue for the hearing on the sugar importation mess on Tuesday, September 6, after the panel subpoenaed him to attend the inquiry.

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the provincial government of Pampanga for its failure to “put to good use” the construction materials donated when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the province in 2019.

Rain showers, gusty winds likely due to TD Amang

Three people arrested during the raid on allegedly owned by former Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves are set to file before the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), a lawyer said Wednesday.

Claims that there are trafficked foreigners being forced to work in cryptocurrency scam operations in the Philippines are very serious allegations that merit investigation by concerned agencies, Senator Jinggoy Ejerecito Estrada said on Thursday, April 20.

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, January 26, confirmed the ad interim appointment of General Andres Centino as chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Metro Manila to stay on Alert Level 2 until February 28

MANILA, Philippines – Los Angeles-based paralegal Maria de Leon admitted to conspiring with embattled preacher Apollo Quiboloy’s subordinates to smuggle church workers into the United States including via sham marriages, the US Department of Justice (US DOJ) said in a statement on Friday, April 1.

MANILA, Philippines – In her first months as secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Susan “Toots” Ople aims to conduct a “systems review” to improve how the government caters to overseas Filipino workers, and hold virtual town hall meetings with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

MANILA – Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday said copies of the charges have already been served to the two ranking officials implicated in the murder of businesswoman and model Yvonette Plaza in Davao City last Dec. 28.

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Tuesday addressed the “malicious allegations” on social media by people supposedly from Negros Oriental, claiming that he is “biased” towards suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in leading the Senate investigation into the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.

PBBM: Rightsizing bureaucracy to upskill gov’t workforce

Abalos unhappy with PNP handling of probe into P6.7B shabu haul in Manila

The cringe-worthy questions your congressmen asked PH’s chief scientist

The remains of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Wilma Tezcan arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Turkey on Wednesday.

MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has convicted a former cashier of the National Food Authority (NFA) for malversation and sentenced her up to 17 years in prison in connection with the loss of PHP10.105 million stolen in 2008.

Davao solon seeks creation of another CA division in Mindanao

2 suspected drug lords in Taiwan nabbed in separate ops in Makati

Due to the March 29 fire aboard the MV Lady Mary Joy 3, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Friday that he was filing a resolution seeking an inquiry into the Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG's) and the Maritime Industry Authority’s (MARINA's ) implementation of vessel seaworthiness regulations.

Sara Duterte: Important lessons missing in K to 12 curriculum

MANILA – Malacañang on Monday echoed the call of the Department of Energy (DOE) to save energy and reduce power costs this summer.

Marcos eyes 11 more cold storage facilities in PH fish ports

MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) said in its latest decision that the evidence recovered during the “illegal search” against Felix Nathaniel “Angel” Manalo, a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) Manalo family, and cannot be used against them.

House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro on Friday threw her support to the proposal to revert the summer vacation of students to April to May, saying it should be done "at the soonest time possible."

MANILA, Philippines – A Chinese Coast Guard ship came dangerously close to a Philippine patrol vessel near the Ayungin Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Friday, April 28.

Aquino appointees wanted to gut anti-terror law ‘to prevent martial law’ abuses

Daily average of PH Covid-19 cases up by 33%

Rappler Recap: President Marcos’ 1st SONA

Poe: Visayas power woes causing economic losses

Marcoses flaunt a Picasso that was supposedly already seized in 2014

FDA reminds public to only buy approved sunscreen products

Bill establishing evacuation centers in every LGU gets House nod

MANILA, Philippines – Eighteen envoys in the Philippines joined voices to declare their countries’ solidarity with Ukraine as it celebrated its 31st anniversary of independence on Wednesday, August 24.

Covid-19 an eye-opener to improve PH health system --- VP Duterte

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Tuesday said it is preparing for the possible emergence of summer-related diseases in their facilities.

MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils on Monday discussed possible partnership opportunities on capacitating the social welfare workforce and fighting hunger in the Philippines.

53% of Filipino families received help in Q4 2022 —SWS

Rappler Recap: Commemorating the EDSA revolution under President Marcos

The House of Representatives has passed on final reading a bill that seeks to allow government workers to receive their retirement benefits at the age 56.

SC junks graft, falsification raps vs. Degamo, 3 others over use of calamity fund

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the proposal of lawmakers to push back the filing period of the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday bared a new set of appointments of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Supreme Court (SC).

House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto believes that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. up with a better version of the El Niño response program that the late former president Benigno S. Aquino III drew up during his tenure.

MANILA, Philippines – A nominee of progressive Anakpawis Partylist was arrested by the police, the party list said on Saturday, April 9.

MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday said around 450 local government units (LGUs), particularly fourth and fifth class municipalities, are not ready to assume their devolved functions by next year.

Malacañang has declared April 21, 2023, a regular holiday across the country for the observation of Eid'l Fitr or the Feast of Ramadhan.

MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) chief Carlito Galvez Jr. has hailed the Malaysian government for its valuable support that enabled the Philippines to repatriate Filipinos working in Sudan.

‘Don’t throw heritage debris,’ says gov’t as team readies to check on historic churches, houses

MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday said the Philippine-United States relations are reaching new heights and levels of understanding after the series of meetings with US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and other US lawmakers in the US Capitol, Washington DC.