DOH, DOLE deny any hand in Cha-cha signature drive

Charie Abarca 02/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  Representatives of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) denied that their agencies are involved in the controversial signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution. The clarification came…

Dela Rosa on Marcos’ inclusion in drug list: ‘No idea ako’

Charie Abarca 01/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former national police chief turned senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa did not  give a categorical answer on whether or not President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) drug…

Hontiveros dares both Marcos and Duterte to undergo drug test

Charie Abarca 01/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — In order to put an end to tirades from both camps, opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros encouraged on Wednesday both President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former chief executive Rodrigo Duterte to undergo drug tests.…

Senators praise Comelec for suspending people’s initiative proceedings

Charie Abarca 01/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  Senators rejoiced at the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend all proceedings related to a people’s initiative aimed at amending the 1987 Constitution, saying that it is nothing but a victory…

‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH

Charie Abarca 01/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator…

Bato dela Rosa admits: ‘I am afraid of going to jail’

Charie Abarca 01/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa admitted that he is afraid of going to jail, anxious that he may not see his grandchildren if it happens. His remarks came as speculations abound that investigators of…

Acorda files raps vs person spreading false info in viral vlog

Charie Abarca 01/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), General Benjamin Acorda Jr. lodged a complaint on Monday against a certain Johnny Lacsamana Macanas Sr. for allegedly using his name and photo in a vlog…

Imee pushes talks between Bongbong Marcos, ex-President Duterte

Charie Abarca 01/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos on Monday supported the requested talks between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the investigation into the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), saying it should happen…

CHED: No more Senior High School program in SUCs, LUCs

Charie Abarca 01/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has affirmed its decision to stop senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) nationwide. In a document obtained by…

US warns China to stop ‘dangerous and destabilizing’ actions in WPS

Charie Abarca 12/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The United States (US) once more supported its defense treaty with the Philippines in response to China’s provocative actions targeting Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend. “We reaffirm that…

Sen. Risa Hontiveros urges Palace to work with ICC in a resolution

Charie Abarca 11/28/2023

  MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging Malacañang to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to accommodate the international tribunal’s bid to start its investigation into the human rights situation in the country.…

VP Duterte gives up P500-M OVP secret fund – Sen. Angara

Charie Abarca 11/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte “will no longer pursue” her request for P500 million confidential and intelligence funds for her office next year, Senator Sonny Angara said on Thursday. Angara, chair of the Senate committee…

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