Gigi Reyes appeals to graft court anew on plunder case
JESSICA LUCILA “GIGI” G. REYES, former chief of staff of former Senator Juan F. Ponce-Enrile, has asked the Sandiganbayan to reverse its earlier ruling...
Youth commission leader hopeful Duterte to sign development plan amid lack of funds
NATIONAL Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson Cariza “Aiza” Y. Seguerra on Sunday expressed optimism that President Rodrigo R. Duterte will sign the Philippine Youth Development...
Highway Patrol Group officer in Dela Riarte slay missing
AN OFFICER of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) accused in the killing last year of motorist John B. dela Riarte is reportedly missing, Justice...
Human rights body in talks launched
DUBBED as an “initial victory” in the third round of peace talks in Rome, the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) on...
Labor group seeks abolition of placement fees
DAVAO CITY -- A group representing trade unions, migrant workers groups, civil society organizations, recruiters and governments has signed a manifesto calling for the...
Wife of cop in Korean’s slay may stand witness
JUSTICE SECRETARY Vitaliano N. Aguirre II on Sunday said the wife of Special Police Officer (SPO)-3 Ricky M. Sta. Isabel may stand witness in...
3 ex-Shell execs file perjury charge vs 2 ex-Customs officials
THREE former executives of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., including the past chairman of all Shell companies in the country, have filed a criminal complaint...
Martial law provisions must be ‘retooled’: Sol-Gen
SOLICITOR-GENERAL Jose C. Calida on Thursday said the Constitution must be "retooled" regarding its provisions limiting the scope and presidential authority of martial law.
"We...
Hope as communist peace talks open: Gov’t
THE PHILIPPINES expressed hope Thursday of securing a permanent cease-fire deal with communist rebels waging one of Asia's longest insurgencies, as peace talks resumed...
Duterte blasts Church anew
ON THE HEELS of his letter to Pope Francis, President Rodrigo R. Duterte continued on Thursday his attack on the Catholic Church for criticizing...
China: Duterte to visit again
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo R. Duterte will visit China in May to attend a multilateral summit, China's foreign ministry said on Thursday, making his second...