Help desk for Filipinos affected by Taiwan earthquake now open

Charie Abarca 04/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) launched on Wednesday a help desk for Filipino workers in Taiwan who need assistance after the 7.5-magnitude earthquake. “The Help Desk will also cater to information requests of…

Imee: EO 57 draws foreign interference, harmful to PH

Charie Abarca 04/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The measure beefing up the country’s maritime security, recently signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is seen by the President’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, as welcoming ‘many Trojan horses’ of foreign interference.…

PH, US defense chiefs hold talks after China’s recent aggression

Charie Abarca 03/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The defense leaders of the Philippines and the United States had a phone call after China’s recent aggression at Ayungin Shoal. The US Department of Defense stated that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin…

Trillanes: Ex-President Duterte could be arrested as easily as Teves

Charie Abarca 03/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday that the recent arrest of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. shows what could happen to former President Rodrigo Duterte if…

PH, Japan, US diplomats hold trilateral talks in Tokyo ahead of April 11 summit

Charie Abarca 03/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The US Department of State confirmed that senior diplomats from the Philippines, Japan, and the US met in Tokyo before the trilateral leaders’ summit on April 11. According to a statement by US Department…

PNP reform bill advances

Charie Abarca 03/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — On Monday evening, the Senate ratified the bicameral committee report regarding the differing sections of Senate Bill No. 2449 and House Bill No. 8327, which outline proposed organizational changes within the Philippine National Police…

Negros Island Region bill gets Senate nod

Charie Abarca 03/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A bill aiming to revive the establishment of the Negros Island Region successfully passed the Senate’s third and final reading on Tuesday. Senate Bill No. 2507, otherwise known as Negros Island Region Act, received…

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac

Charie Abarca 03/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday.…

Quiboloy ‘can’t do disgusting things’ – dela Rosa

Charie Abarca 03/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa doubts the allegations of rape and abuse against Apollo Quiboloy. For him, a “highly respected person” like the sect leader status “can’t do those disgusting things.” “Nobody’s perfect, ‘no? Tao…

Hontiveros hails DOJ order to take legal action vs Quiboloy

Charie Abarca 03/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice’s decision to pursue charges of sexual abuse and qualified trafficking against Apollo Quiboloy is a victory for all women who have endured pain and harm at the religious leader’s hands,…

Hontiveros warns Quiboloy: ‘I’ll cite him [for] contempt, have him arrested’

Charie Abarca 02/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has issued a fresh subpoena against alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy and has directed the religious leader to appear before the chamber’s public hearing on March 5. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri…

P100 daily wage hike bill approved on final reading

Charie Abarca 02/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s approval on its third and final reading brings the landmark bill, which proposes a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers, one step closer to becoming law. Senate…

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