Hontiveros again calls for action on Luzon power supply threat during May polls
A SENATOR on Wednesday reiterated her call for agencies to perform their respective mandates to address the thinning power supply in Luzon, the Philippine’s northern mainland, which may affect the May elections.
Domagoso vows to build Luzon-Visayas bridge
MANILA MAYOR and presidential aspirant Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso vowed to pursue the construction of a bridge that will link Luzon and the Visayas, the northern mainland and central islands in the Philippines through Samar province.
Comelec junks disqualification case vs Pichay
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has junked a disqualification case against reelectionist Surigao del Sur Rep. Prospero A. Pichay, Jr. filed by his rival, Construction Workers' Solidarity Party-list Rep. Romeo S. Momo.
Comelec asked to reverse ruling favoring Marcos
MARTIAL law victims have asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc to reverse a division ruling that allowed the son and namesake of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos to run for president this year.
Philippines at low risk from COVID-19, says health chief
THE PHILIPPINES is now at low risk from the coronavirus, health authorities said on Tuesday, after the heavily mutated Omicron variant triggered a surge in infections last month.
Broadcaster and Erap spokesman Puno dies at 76
VETERAN broadcaster Ricardo “Dong” V. Puno, Jr., who served as ex-President Joseph E. Estrada’s press secretary in the early 2000, passed away on Tuesday, his family said. He was 76.
Pacquiao appeals dismissal of libel suit
BOXING champion and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao has asked the Makati Prosecutor’s Office to reconsider its dismissal of his libel suit against the spiritual adviser of President Rodrigo R. Duterte.
PHL, India foreign ministers discuss stronger maritime security ties, trade links
FOREIGN MINISTERS of the Philippines and India discussed stronger maritime security cooperation as well as expanding trade ties during a meeting in Manila on Monday.
Advocates, business group want next administration to ensure forceful freedom of information law
THE POSITION of presidential candidates on transparency and accountability needs further scrutiny, said advocates and a business group, as a bill enhancing the operational provisions of the country’s laws on freedom of information remains pending in Congress.
Zamboanga City lifts RT-PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers
ZAMBOANGA CITY will no longer require a negative RT-PCR test result for fully-vaccinated inbound travelers starting Feb. 16, joining most other urban centers nationwide in easing border restrictions.
Foundling law transmitted to Malacañang
CONGRESS has ratified and transmitted to the President the proposed law that seeks to consider deserted or abandoned children as natural-born Filipinos, a solon said in a statement on Monday.
Lacson-Sotto tandem denies removal of Binay, Gordon from senatorial slate
THE LACSON-SOTTO tandem on Tuesday denied the removal of a former vice president and a senator from their senatorial line-up after they confirmed the endorsement of 11 candidates.