Quiboloy lawyers question probe
LAWYERS of televangelist Apollo C. Quiboloy, who is wanted in the United States for sex trafficking, claimed on Tuesday that the Senate’s subpoena for...
SC junks petition versus PUVMP
THE SUPREME Court (SC) has dismissed a petition filed by a jeepney drivers and operators’ group against the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle...
CHR probes detention of volunteers
THE COMMISSION on Human Rights (CHR) is investigating the detention of five peasant advocates in Gumaca, Quezon after they were allegedly harassed by police...
Most Filipinos believe cost of goods worsened under Marcos — poll
ALMOST 60% of Filipinos said the price of commodities have spiraled under the Marcos administration more than they had during the previous administration, a...
China coast guard says it takes measures against Philippine vessels at Second Thomas Shoal
BEIJING - China's coast guard said on Tuesday that it took control measures against Philippine vessels that illegally intruded into waters adjacent to the...
Marcos: Philippines to push back against China
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said the Philippines would cooperate with China despite increased tensions but would push back when its sovereign rights in the South China Sea are ignored.
PCG sends ship to Benham after China vessels show up
THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday deployed a patrol vessel for a two-week mission to Benham Rise, days after the country detected the...
DepEd, CHED disagree on opening up education to foreigners
THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) found themselves on opposing sides on the issue of opening up the education sector to foreign investors.
Australia warns Southeast Asian countries about ‘coercive actions’
SYDNEY — Australia said on Monday Indo-Pacific and Southeast Asian countries are facing serious defense threats as it set aside more funds for maritime...
Senate OK’s rebel amnesty
THE PHILIPPINE Senate on Monday adopted resolutions concurring with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s proclamations granting amnesty to former rebels of the Moro Islamic...
Strike notice filed vs Ninja Van
THE LABOR union of Ninja Van Philippines has filed a notice of strike at the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) for unfair labor practices, according to its leader.
Probe of NFA rice deal sought
A PHILIPPINE senator on Monday filed a resolution seeking to investigate the National Food Authority’s (NFA) “highly suspicious” sale of 75,000 bags of rice...