China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ alarming, says Philippine security official
MANILA - The Philippines said China's deployment of its largest coast guard vessel inside Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was alarming and clearly meant...
Philippines, US, Japan vow to deepen ties in face of Chinese actions at sea
THE PHILIPPINES, the United States and Japan vowed to further boost cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face of rising tensions in the South China Sea, the three countries said after a call among their leaders.
1.4M INC members hold rally in Manila as House steps up raps vs VP...
MORE than a million members of the bloc-voting religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) held a rally in the Philippine capital on Monday as lawmakers stepped up impeachment efforts against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Marcos government told to expand bureaucracy to boost public services
PHILIPPINE lawmakers should seek to expand the government bureaucracy to boost social and economic services instead of getting rid of obsolete positions since “rightsizing”...
DILG to probe 2016-2022 cases, cites ‘grand conspiracy’ to conceal drug hauls
THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday said it will investigate drug-related operations from 2016, citing a “grand conspiracy” to conceal...
Manila told to file cases vs China
A PHILIPPINE senator on Monday called on the Marcos administration to file new cases before an international court and to build on its alliances...
House ousts budget panel head
THE House of Representatives on Monday declared the chairmanship of the chamber’s Appropriations committee, tasked to deliberate measures concerning government spending, as “vacant.”
Senior Deputy...
DMW warns vs hiring schemes
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to remain vigilant against ‘third country recruitment’ schemes orchestrated by illegal recruiters and...
DA told to speed up support for farmers
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to ensure the swift delivery of all forms of support to...
Labor groups seek delay of SSS hike
A LABOR alliance on Monday asked President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to defer the planned 1% increase in Social Security System (SSS) premiums scheduled...
Rules on disqualifying candidate set
THE SUPREME Court (SC) ruled that a lack of campaign funds does not justify branding a political hopeful as a nuisance candidate, emphasizing it...
Chavit stays in ballot after late withdrawal from Senate race — Comelec
A FORMER Ilocos Sur governor’s name would stay on the ballots for the 2025 national and local elections in May despite his late withdrawal,...