Senator calls for review of Philippines’ One China Policy amid SCS tensions
By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter
A LAWMAKER on Thursday called for the review of the Philippines’ adherence to the One China Policy, in which...
PHL wraps up naval exercises with allies near contested South China Sea shoal
The Philippines ended its joint naval drills with Australia and Canada near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea on Wednesday, signaling tighter...
BIR begins work on tax fraud audit of flood contractors
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has started the paperwork in investigating contractors flagged for irregularities in flood control projects, including Discaya-linked contractors.
“We’ve already...
Marcos reaffirms US ties
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. reaffirmed the country’s alliance with the US as he welcomed visiting American lawmakers in Manila on Thursday, underscoring...
Tropical Depression Jacinto exits PAR
THE PHILIPPINE recorded its fifth tropical depression this August, and the tenth for the year, after the low-pressure area west of Subic Bay developed...
DBM inks deal to expand green spaces
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has signed an agreement with government agencies to expand green public spaces across the country.
On Thursday, Budget...
DBP OKs P815-M mass housing loan
THE DEVELOPMENT BANK of the Philippines (DBP) has approved an P815-million term loan to a mass housing developer for the construction of three residential...
BARMM youth to get skills training
THE British Council and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) Education ministry have partnered to roll out the English and Digital for...
Sandigan justice elected VP of IAWJ
A SANDIGANBAYAN Associate Justice was elected as the Vice-President (VP) of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) until 2027.
Anti-graft magistrate Maria Theresa V....
Drug den owner killed in PDEA-BARMM operation
COTABATO CITY — A drug den owner, reportedly linked to two local terror groups, was killed while his three cohorts were arrested in a...
Stocks sink on selling pressure before BSP cut
PHILIPPINE STOCKS dropped anew on Thursday, with the main index sliding back to the 6,100 level, as investors pocketed their gains before the Bangko...
Legendary Filipino filmmaker Mike De Leon, 78
PHILIPPINE cinema icon Mike De Leon passed away on Aug. 28 at the age of 78. His death was confirmed by his family to...