Bato Dela Rosa to get Senate ‘courtesy’ if arrested, says Escudero

Dexter Cabalza, Tina G. Santos - @inquirerdotnet 03/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Monday that “institutional courtesy” would be accorded to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in the event that the International Criminal Court would issue a warrant for his…

Passenger claims being victimized by ‘tanim-bala’ at NAIA

Dexter Cabalza 03/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Is an old harassment scheme making a comeback in an airport under new management? A 69-year-old woman has accused security personnel at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 of trying to victimize her…

2025 Midterm Elections: Campaign begins for national candidates

Dexter Cabalza 02/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — With the 90-day campaign period for national candidates — particularly those running for senator and party-list representatives — beginning Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) warns that it will strictly enforce its rules at…

Public warned anew on side effects of injectable glutathione

Dexter Cabalza 01/28/2025

MANILA – The Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) again reminded the public on Monday that injectable glutathione is not approved by local authorities for skin whitening, and can actually cause severe complications. Dr. Jasmin Jamora, PDS president, reiterated that…

SSS premium hike: Labor groups join call to halt it

Dexter Cabalza, Marlon Ramos - @inquirerdotnet 01/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups called on the government to fulfill its obligation to contribute to the Social Security System (SSS) fund under the law — a mandate it has failed to do for the past 70…

PhilHealth hikes benefit packages for members with heart ailments

Dexter Cabalza 12/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has substantially increased the benefit packages for members who get confined for heart ailments to up to P500,000 in some cases. Circular No. 2024-0032 signed by PhilHealth president…

Pope Francis reminds priests: Keep sermon under 10 mins

Dexter Cabalza 12/07/2024

Feeling like a lost, drowsy sheep during long and winding homilies in your church? Here’s the good news: the Pope totally understands. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has again advised priests to keep their sermon…

Comelec declares 47 senatorial bets as nuisance candidates

Dexter Cabalza 11/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — On paper, Jovelyn Aceron would have been a good candidate for senator, being a certified public accountant real estate broker, and former overseas Filipino worker with high hopes of change in the country’s governance.…

UN body urges PH to pass SOGIESC bill

Dexter Cabalza 06/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of Pride Month this June, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) urged Congress to pass the antidiscrimination bill, seen as a crucial step toward a more inclusive Philippines “For the United Nations Population…

1st vape-related death in PH recorded; DOH, PGH raise warning

Dexter Cabalza 05/31/2024

As the first vape-related death was recored in the country, doctors and health advocates are calling on parents and the government to save the youth from the dangers of electronic cigarettes. They also noted that more and…

Comelec releases 2025 elections schedule

Dexter Cabalza 05/31/2024

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the 2025 elections schedule of activities, procedures and regulations for the midterm elections on May 12, 2025, when Filipinos elect a new set of lawmakers in Congress, as well…

‘Sweaty’ at Naia: Cooling towers under repair

Dexter Cabalza 04/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two of the cooling towers of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 in Pasay City have stopped working, leaving passengers and airport personnel “sweaty” since Saturday, as one of them put it, while…

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