Vape measure lapses into law
A PHILIPPINE bill that lowers the minimum age for vape access has lapsed into law.
Rappler founder seeks reversal of cyber-libel verdict
RAPPLER, INC. founder Maria A. Ressa has asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to reconsider her conviction for cyber-libel.
Minority bloc files resolution calling for De Lima’s release
THE TWO-MEMBER minority bloc in the Senate have filed a resolution urging the Justice department to release their former colleague, Leila M. de Lima, who has been detained since 2017 for her alleged involvement in illegal drug trade.
Health dep’t vows to pursue science-based decisions, resilient healthcare system
THE HEALTH department on Tuesday vowed to make science-based decisions and make the Philippine healthcare system resilient to future diseases as it backed President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. 's decision to ditch lockdowns.
Government rightsizing could mean more funds for nurses, teachers, engineers
A VETERAN lawmaker said the administration’s plan to “right-size” the bureaucracy could mean more funds for crucial personnel in the fields of health, education, and science.
Galvez gives reassurance after Marcos SONA leaves out peace issues
SECRETARY Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., who is on holdover capacity as presidential peace adviser, on Tuesday gave reassurance on the government’s commitment to peace efforts after President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s first address to the nation did not mention the Bangsamoro, a region in southern Philippines that is undergoing a delicate transition.
Criminal charges filed against Ateneo shooter
THE POLICE on Tuesday said criminal complaints had been filed against the suspect in Sunday's shooting in one of the Philippines' most prominent universities that left three people dead and two others injured.
Presidential son and newbie solon gets senior deputy majority leader post
ILOCOS Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos III, son of the President and on his first term in the House of Representatives, has been given the post of senior deputy majority leader during Tuesday’s session.
Fate of K-12 education program out by next year
VICE PRESIDENT and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio said her team was given until next year to decide on the fate of the Kinder to Grade 12 (K-12) program, which has been criticized for failing to achieve its goals while adding financial burden to families.
Group calls for release of indigenous community members arrested during Davao City SONA rally
A GROUP that campaigns for the rights of political prisoners on Tuesday called for the immediate release of two members of an indigenous peoples (IP) community who were arrested at a rally in Davao City during President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s first address to Congress on Monday.
Zubiri elected Senate president; Romualdez is new House speaker
SENATOR Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, who was elected Senate president on Monday, vowed to push legislation that will create jobs, cut hunger and lower the prices of basic goods including food.
Experts say Ateneo shooting signals bigger security issue
SUNDAY’S deadly shooting in one of the Philippines’ biggest universities could signal a bigger security issue and highlights the failure of the country’s justice system, according to political analysts.