MANILA, Philippines — “Good luck.” This was the response of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the announcement of Vice President Sara Duterte of her intention to run for presidency in 2028, Palace press officer Claire Castro said in a…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has urged the identified coperpetrators of former President Rodrigo Duterte in the crimes against humanity cases he is facing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face the charges head on, and not…
MANILA, Philippines — The last-ditch effort of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to restore about P45 billion of the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget for 2026 to properly implement projects of the agency…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has asked Filipinos abroad to help track down resigned lawmaker and fugitive Zaldy Co, who is now wanted for his role in anomalies involving the government’s flood control projects. In…
MANILA, Philippines—Amid the ongoing investigations into anomalous infrastructure projects, fighting graft and corruption has emerged as the second most urgent national concern among Filipinos in the latest Pulse Asia survey released on Monday. Conducted on Sept. 27…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has assured the public that it covers services for inpatient confinement for heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. “If members or their dependents…
MANILA, Philippines — Several groups of education stakeholders are urging the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to continue offering senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) as well…
MANILA, Philippines — Besides waging a weekslong strike, a transport group is also considering a petition before the Supreme Court to stop the Dec. 31 deadline for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators to form cooperatives with consolidated franchises. Pagkakaisa…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday expressed an early gratitude to civil society groups that are supporting the “Christmas caravan” on Dec. 10, a three-day unprecedented mission for civilians that requires extra security measures as it…
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended an agreement that allows the controversial Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) to use over 300 hectares of protected land in Surigao del Norte. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday raised the alarm about destroyed coral reefs in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal and a “deliberate” man-made alteration of the “natural topography of the underwater terrain” in that area, where Chinese maritime…
The director of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (HPG) has stepped down after his son and subordinate were captured on video hitting and bullying a trainee during the graduation rites of a motorcycle-riding course in…
