Marcos unlikely to tackle Trump’s policy vs illegal immigrants in US visit — envoy
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and American President Donald J. Trump are unlikely to tackle deportation-related issues concerning overseas Filipinos in the US, Manila’s envoy to Washington said on Sunday, as the second Trump administration intensifies crackdown against illegal immigrants.
Cybercrime victims in PHL double in 2024
DESPITE HIGHER cybersecurity awareness, the number of individuals who fell victim to cyber incidents, such as text scams, phishing, and hacking, in the country...
Start of VP trial up for discussion
SENATE PRESIDENT Francis G. Escudero on Monday said that the proposed start of the impeachment trial of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio will still be...
Cha-cha push not political — Garbin
A LAWMAKER on Monday defended a push to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution, saying his proposal would be limited to easing economic restrictions and...
Congressmen eye ‘pro-worker’ bloc
LAWMAKERS are planning to form a bloc at the House of Representatives to give the much-needed push for “pro-worker” reforms in the lower chamber,...
House to finalize priority bills next week
THE House of Representatives would finalize its proposals for President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s legislative agenda when Congress reconvenes next week, as lawmakers await...
PLDT, Smart support integrating children’s rights into green reporting
TELECOMMUNICATIONS company PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have joined the call to integrate children’s rights into sustainability reporting...
P178-million tax evasion cases filed vs shoemaker
THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DoJ) has filed 34 criminal charges against a Philippine-based shoe company before the Court of Appeals over its alleged tax...
2 preschool siblings drowned in Cotabato river
COTABATO CITY — Rescuers on Sunday found two preschool siblings lifeless after being swept away by rampaging floodwaters while at one side of the...
Baguio City on alert due to erosion incidents
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong urged barangay local governments here to be on alert for unsanctioned land development or excavations.
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Rainy weather to persist due to Southwest Monsoon; new LPA spotted outside Luzon
Rainy weather is still expected in many parts of the country due to the effects of the Southwest Monsoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,...
At least 3 dead, 3 hurt as Storm Wipha and monsoon rains batter Philippines
THE PHILIPPINE government on Sunday reported three deaths, three injuries and three missing persons linked to Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (Crising) and intensified southwest...