Villagers flee fighting in Abra
BAGUIO CITY — More than a hundred families from two villages in Pilar town in Abra fled their homes after government troopers fought with...
Court orders arrest of Quiboloy
A DAVAO court issued an arrest warrant on Monday against televangelist Apollo C. Quiboloy and five of his alleged accomplices in a child abuse...
Sandigan denies motions to dismiss Malampaya graft raps
THE SANDIGANBAYAN has rejected the motions for reconsideration (MR) filed by Palawan provincial government officials in their bid to be absolved of charges related...
Party-list reforms needed – Comelec chief
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) recognized on Wednesday the need for reforms in the country’s party-list system, citing how many sectors view it as...
Security ironed out for plebiscite on 8 new BARMM towns
COTABATO CITY — Security measures for the April 13 plebiscite for the creation of eight towns in 63 Bangsamoro barangays in Cotabato province in...
Philippines says it is committed to maintaining position at Second Thomas Shoal
MANILA - The Philippines will continue resupply missions to soldiers stationed in a grounded warship off Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea...
Philippines says China’s ‘aggressive’ actions discussed with top US adviser
THE PHILIPPINES on Tuesday said its national security adviser and his US counterpart discussed by telephone “coercive, aggressive and deceptive actions” by Beijing in the South China Sea, as a diplomatic row intensifies between the two Asian neighbors.
Maritime law expert accuses China of foreign interference
CHINA’s objection to a proposed Philippine law that seeks to enforce a 2016 ruling by a United Nations-backed tribunal favoring Manila in its sea dispute with Beijing is tantamount to foreign interference, according to maritime security expert.
Schools told to use hybrid learning amid scorching heat
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio and John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter
A PHILIPPINE senator has urged schools to enforce blended learning to prevent the spread...
Senator to water companies: Address supply interruptions during summer
A SENATOR has called on local water companies to work with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to come up with contingency measures to ensure continuous water supply this summer season amid the higher risk of heat-related diseases.
CHR condemns crimes vs girls
THE COMMISSION on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the recent spate of abuses and killing of young girls in the country.
“These cruel and reprehensible...
DoH aims for 6,000 health facilities
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) aims to build at least 6,000 functioning primary healthcare facilities nationwide by 2028 to boost the delivery of healthcare...