The Philippines conveyed a verbal message to China following the conflict at Pag-asa Island, the DFA reported Thursday. Teresita Daza, a representative for the Department of Foreign Affairs, told reporters, …
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) charged a former congressman and several others with graft and corruption before the Office of the Ombudsman for the alleged illicit transfer of P56 …
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said this Thursday that the bill that proposes to decriminalize or no longer impose prison sentences on those caught using illegal drugs in the country …
Patrolman Jefrey Perez was found guilty of torture and planting evidence against drug war victims Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman in 2017 — a case that became …
The bill to review the disability pension of disabled veterans is now in the Senate plenary. In his sponsorship speech, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said that the monthly pension of P1,000-P1,700 …
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged career executive service officers and eligibles in the country to be vigilant against corruption as they try to reshape the bureaucracy. In his speech …
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) aims to temporarily remove some charges from consumers’ electricity bills starting December. This is said to be in preparation for the looming increase in electricity …
Senator Pia Cayetano warned about fake and sponsored websites that offer electronic registration cards or arrival cards that are paid for $70. During the demonstration in the middle of the …
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed his disappointment in the situation of the National Children’s Hospital after he visited it in conjunction with the National Children’s Month celebration. In his privileged speech, …
This Monday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured that there will be no increase in public transport fares until the end of 2022. According to Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista, the …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of more foreign fugitives wanted for serious crimes in their homelands. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said four aliens, two South Koreans and …
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered an investigation on the attempt of three human trafficking victims to depart illegally. The directive comes after his office received a report on …
The Social Security System (SSS) started this Thursday to offer its financial assistance program for members and pensioners affected by the devastation of typhoon Paeng. In a statement, the SSS …
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer-in-charge Gregorio Catapang announced that he would demolish the wall built on the road inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) that has affected some residents of …
During the plenary discussion of the Department of Health (DOH) budget on Thursday, Senator Pia Cayetano stated that up to 31.3 million COVID-19 vaccines are being wasted nationwide. The Health …
Rice can now be purchased at P25 per kilo at the Kadiwa ng Pasko stalls launched by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in various places in the country. On the Kadiwa …
Senator Raffy Tulfo and Senator Cynthia Villar got into a heated argument regarding the purchase of farmland by private developers to convert it into residential and commercial spaces. The debate …
Customers of Manila Water Company Inc and Maynilad Water Services Inc costumers can expect higher water bills starting in 2023 after the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) approves the …
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced this Wednesday that the country would soon achieve the P20 price per kilo of rice, which was one of his promises during the campaign. Marcos …
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco vowed to prioritize overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) traveling in and out of the country this holiday season. According to Tansingco, they have recently …
Tourism revenue has surpassed P100 billion, with over two million tourists visiting the country since its borders reopened for leisure travel in February of this year, according to the Department …
Suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag opposed the recent call by Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to surrender to his alleged involvement in the killing …
Senator Grace Poe supports the plan to build the Commission on Election (Comelec)’s own building. In the senate’s budget hearing, Poe said it would be better for the commission than …
Based on the preliminary results of the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), the total fertility rate1 (TFR) of Filipino women aged 15 to 49 years declined from 2.7 children …
Senator Raffy Tulfo wants to investigate the projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) due to corruption allegations. “Siguro sa mga project, project ng DPWH. Kasi maraming …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has taken custody of two Chinese nationals accused of rape to prevent them from being granted bail for temporary freedom, pending the outcome of the …