Duterte gets 95% score in drug war from Interior dep’t
NINE of 10 deaths in President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s war against illegal drugs did not involve police foul play, according to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
SC asked to stop Marcos proclamation
MARTIAL Law victims on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop lawmakers from counting the votes for Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr., who is set to win by a landslide in this year’s presidential race.
Comelec vows to go after candidates involved in vote-buying after proclamations
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) will go after candidates — whether winners or losers — who have been accused of vote-buying on election day, according to an election official.
CA’s Singh appointed as Supreme court justice
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed Court of Appeals (CA) Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh to the Supreme Court, completing the 15-member tribunal, his office confirmed Wednesday.
DoT launches 2nd phase of sustainable tourism campaign
THE PHILIPPINES has launched the second phase of its sustainable tourism campaign aimed at promoting more eco-friendly travels and responsible tourists.
Preparations start for compensation rollout as Marawi observes Week of Peace
INITIAL steps were taken this week for the implementation of a law that will give compensation to Marawi City residents who lost family members and whose properties were damaged during the 2017 siege, according to the head of the government’s reconstruction team.
Investment opportunities seen in New Clark City for American businesses
THE NEW Clark City being developed in Capas, Tarlac opens investment opportunities for American businesses in sectors such as healthcare, said the Economic Section of the United States (US) Embassy in the Philippines.
Broadcaster Mon Tulfo arrested in Manila for cyber-libel
BROADCASTER and print columnist Ramon "Mon" T. Tulfo, Jr. was arrested on Wednesday over a cyber libel complaint, according to the Manila Police District.
Duterte condoles with UAE over President Khalifa’s death
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday extended condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who ruled the middle eastern country for almost two decades.
2 senators deny June 3 release of detained Pharmally officials
TWO SENATORS on Wednesday said the release of two detained officials of a controversial company that allegedly sold overpriced medical supplies to the government will only be allowed by June 30.
High Court asked to stop Marcos proclamation
By John Victor D. Ordoñez
A GROUP of taxpayers has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the proclamation of Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., who...
Marcos embarks on low-key trip to Australia
SYDNEY — Philippine president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. has made a low-key trip to Australia, the Age newspaper reported, bringing some protesters onto...