2 gunrunners killed by cops
COTABATO CITY — A shootout broke out in the middle of a police entrapment operation, killing two long wanted gunrunners — one, a member...
EXPLAINER: What is the risk of conflict at the disputed Scarborough Shoal?
The Philippines on Tuesday vowed not to back down against a Chinese move to block its fishermen from a hotly contested area of the...
China warns against ‘trouble’ at disputed shoal; PHL vows not to back down
The Philippines vowed on Tuesday not to back down in the face of a Chinese effort to block its fishermen from a fiercely contested...
Philippines says no standoff with China after removal of floating barrier in South China...
MANILA - The Philippines on Tuesday said China's coastguard had removed remnants of a floating barrier severed by its Filipino counterparts at a fiercely...
Philippines to remove Chinese barrier at Scarborough Shoal, mulls lawsuit
THE PHILIPPINES will take all appropriate action to remove barriers placed by China in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the country’s national security adviser said on Monday.
VP spent confidential funds worth P125M in 11 days last year, says lawmaker
THE OFFICE of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte-Carpio spent P125 million in confidential funds in 11 days last year, a congresswoman said on Monday, citing a state audit report.
Philippine newsrooms urged to discuss, develop AI policies with staff
A PHILIPPINE media group has urged newsroom managers to start discussing and developing policies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) after a decision of the country’s largest media company to use AI-generated sportscasters.
Senate approves new passport measure
THE PHILIPPINE SENATE on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure that seeks to streamline the passport application process.
SSS payment period extended
THE SOCIAL Security System (SSS) has extended the deadline for the remittance of contributions in areas affected by typhoons “Egay” and “Falcon” up to...
Senate OK’s P12-B NEDA budget
THE SENATE Finance Committee has approved the proposed P12.21-billion budget of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and its attached agencies next year,...
P2-B PGH budget cut worrisome
A HEALTH workers’ union questioned on Monday the P2-billion cut in the proposed budget of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) for next year, warning...
4 of 5 Filipino kids in school
FOUR IN every five Filipinos of school age — five to 24 years old — were enrolled in 2022, data released by the Philippine...