Ex-cop who threatened ICC, Interpol over Duterte transfer nabbed

Dianne Sampang 06/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have arrested a former Quezon City police officer facing charges over his social media posts, including one in which he threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) over…

Teves now recovering after appendix surgery

Zacarian Sarao 06/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Detained former Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves is now recuperating after undergoing an appendectomy on Wednesday, said his legal counsel. Teves’ lawyer, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, issued the update on the expelled lawmaker’s…

Roque asylum request in Netherlands denied — Remulla

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter 06/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s application for asylum in the Netherlands has been denied, said Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday. The latest update on Roque’s whereabouts and status came after he continues…

Comelec cancels registration of Duterte Youth party-list

Dianne Sampang 06/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has decided to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list. According to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia, the decision will be promulgated on Wednesday. “The Comelec will release…

5-minute response time: Torre orders relief of 2 provincial directors

Dianne Sampang 06/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The posts of two police provincial directors have been declared vacant after the ones who occupied the positions failed to meet the five-minute response time benchmark of the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNP chief…

Malaysian caught at Naia for allegedly smuggling P29.7 million worth of shabu

06/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A Malaysian national was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 in Pasay City for allegedly attempting to smuggle over P29.7 million worth of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride). The Bureau of Customs (BOC)…

Pimentel supports Marcos’ hands-off stance on Sara impeachment

Mary Joy Salcedo 06/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Amid all the debates surrounding the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte, the silence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is a welcome development, Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said during the Kapihan sa…

Sara Duterte: OK to share AI video provided it’s not for profit

Zacarian Sarao 06/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said she sees no issue in sharing content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) so long as it is not used for profit. Sara made the pronouncement after her…

8 NCR police chiefs sacked for slow emergency response

Dianne Sampang 06/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Eight chiefs of police in the National Capital Region (NCR) were relieved from their posts for failing to comply with the Philippine National Police’s order to respond to emergency calls within five minutes. PNP…

Marcos urged to junk bill to extend barangay, SK officials’ terms

Faith Argosino 06/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should veto the proposed measure seeking to extend the term of elected officials of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) and move the date of elections in November next year,…

VP Sara Father’s Day message: Fight, serve tirelessly

Faith Argosino 06/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — As the nation observes Father’s Day, Vice President Sara Duterte recognized the pillars of the homes for providing security and love for their families. In a video message on Sunday morning, Duterte expressed gratitude…

VP Sara Duterte back in country after Malaysia trip

Jason Sigales 06/14/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has returned to the Philippines on Saturday, June 14, after her trip to Malaysia, her office said. Duterte was in Malaysia for a “personal trip” and joined Filipinos in an…

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