Senate to convene court for VP’s impeachment as Cayetano vows no delay
SENATE PRESIDENT Alan Peter S. Cayetano on Thursday said the Senate will convene as an impeachment court by May 18, maintaining that there is no reason to delay proceedings for the trial of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Philippines must build ‘credible deterrence’ amid SCS tensions, AFP says
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) must strengthen its modernization efforts and develop a “credible deterrent” capability amid increasing tensions in the South...
SC raises compensation for wrongful deaths
THE Supreme Court (SC) increased the monetary compensation for wrongful deaths, as it affirmed an earlier ruling that found a university solidarily liable for...
BI says dela Rosa still in PHL
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it has no record of Senator Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa departing the Philippines as of Thursday.
Immigration spokesperson...
OSG to comment on Bato’s plea
THE Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) announced on Thursday that it will comply with the Supreme Court’s directive to file a comment regarding...
PITX fees suspended for 3 months
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) has suspended the collection of terminal fees at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) for three months starting next...
Makabayan bloc slams alleged escape of Bato dela Rosa from Senate
THE Makabayan bloc on Thursday strongly condemned the alleged escape of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the Senate amid reports that the International...
Ex-ICI spox Hosaka returns to GCG
EXECUTIVE Secretary Ralph G. Recto administered the oath-taking of former Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Spokesperson Brian Keith F. Hosaka as Commissioner of the...
Bato’s PMA ‘mistahs’ throw full support behind senator
BAGUIO CITY — Members of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Sinagtala” Class of 1986 have thrown their full support behind Senator Ronald “Bato” M....
CSO flags PHL spending in ASEAN summit hosting
A FILIPINO delegate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) civil society organizations’ (CSOs) forum on Thursday criticized the government for its about...
Dangerous heat levels may trigger heart attack even for individuals deemed healthy — expert
A medical expert on Thursday said exposure to dangerous high heat levels may trigger heart attack, even among individuals deemed healthy, noting the importance...
DepEd, LANDBANK offer loan assistance program for teachers
The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), launched its loan assistance arrangement on Thursday to help...