Dela Rosa says Duterte warrant valid, but will still evade arrest

Marlon Ramos 03/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa again backpedaled on his previous position challenging the legality of the arrest warrant that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa, the former…

Degamo widow slams ‘peculiar’ Timor ruling over Teves extradition

Jacob Lazaro, Julie Aurelio, Kaye Brier 03/22/2025

DUMAGUETE CITY—The widow of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo has expressed dismay over the recent ruling of a Timorese court rejecting the Philippine government’s bid to extradite expelled Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, the alleged mastermind of…

Vloggers apologize under intense grilling in ‘fake news’ probe

Krixia Subingsubing 03/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Facing a contempt citation and possible detention, a group of social media personalities and vloggers summoned by the House tri-committee finally appeared on Friday for the panel’s third hearing, where they were put on the…

Surge in hate content observed following Duterte’s arrest

Gillian Villanueva, Melvin Gascon 03/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A group representing families of extrajudicial killing victims reported a “sharp increase” in online threats, harassment, and hate speech following the March 11 arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Malacañang acknowledged the issue on…

Dutertes crying for due process? Recall De Lima’s ordeal – Robredo

Krixia Subingsubing 03/17/2025

NAGA CITY, CAMARINES SUR, Philippines — As the Duterte family, lawyers and supporters cry out for “due process,” former Vice President Leni Robredo had one thing to say: Think of what former Sen. Leila de Lima went…

Rice imports near 600,000 MT to boost local supply

03/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Rice imports are nearing 600,000 metric tons, helping boost local consumption. According to the Bureau of Plant Industry, 579,055.81 metric tons had arrived as of March 6. The majority of shipments came from Vietnam…

Collapsed Isabela bridge: DPWH found ‘cracks’ in 2018

Marlon Ramos 03/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — There were already concerns about the structural integrity of the P1.2-billion bridge that collapsed in Isabela province due to “cracks” that government inspectors already noticed before it was opened to the public last month, a…

Canada court rejects residency plea of ex-PH cop over drug war

Jacob Lazaro 03/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A federal court in Canada has denied the application for permanent residence of former Philippine National Police officer Josue Limmong Ahuday for participating in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs. In a decision…

SWS: Most Filipinos struggle to spot fake news

03/13/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that most Filipinos see fake news as a serious problem and struggle to identify it. The survey, commissioned by Stratbase Group and released on Wednesday, revealed…

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…

Employers group seek flexibility to prevent heat stress this summer

Alden Monzon 03/09/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Businesses and schools must be given flexibility to deal with the intense summer heat rather than follow blanket policies, according to the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP). “It’s easy to make general recommendations,…

Fuel price cuts of at least 80 cents per liter set on March 4 

Lisbet Esmael 03/02/2025

MANILA, Philippines — After two consecutive weeks of increases, oil companies are expected to reduce the prices of petroleum products by March 4, industry sources said. In an advisory on Saturday, Unioil said the prices of diesel…

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