AFP considers Maguindanao and Cotabato as most threatened areas
MANILA, Philippines — The military has been diligently monitoring and gathering information to prevent another armed crisis the likes of Marawi siege. AFP Spokesperson Major General Restituto Padilla...
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President Rodrigo Duterte fires two employees of the Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said the two were just using the influence they have for their own interests. “I even fired today, I signed firing two people in Malacañang for using...
View ArticleDOJ prosecutors, employees wear black to protest killings of colleagues
MANILA, Philippines — Since October last year, six government prosecutors have been ambushed and five were killed. The one who survived is still in critical condition until now. Wearing black today,...
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Pres. Duterte’s net satisfaction rating drops — SWS survey
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Presides Over the Joint AFP-PNP Command Conference.ACE MORANDANTE/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — There is an 18-point decrease in the net satisfaction rating of...
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NHA Builders defeat Judiciary Magis for the first time
Judiciary Magis’ Vincent John Puno (#10) and Don Camaso (#4) tries to block the shot of NHA Builders’ Jessie Alastoy (#33) during the elimination round of UNTV Cup Season 6 on October 8, 2017 at the...
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Police investigating Vegas shooter from “birth to death”
Authorities still have not found a motive as to why U.S. retiree Stephen Paddock opened fire at a Las Vegas concert last Sunday killing 58 and injuring more than 500. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police...
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President Duterte approves creation of OFW bank
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the purchase of the Philippine Postal Savings Bank by the Land Bank of the Philippines. Through Executive Order No.44, the Philippine...
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19,000 cops to form security force in ASEAN leaders’ summit
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of foreign affairs (DFA) considers the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) leader’s summit as the biggest meeting to be hosted by the Philippines, this year’s...
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Drop in PRRD’s rating calls for revision of administration policies – senators
MANILA, Philippines — According to some Liberal Party (LP) senators, the approval and trust ratings of the president might further plunge if the government continues to pursue its strategy...
View ArticleTUCP seeks P500 subsidy for minimum wage earners
MANILA, Philippines — The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) filed last September 26 House Bill No. 6474 which seeks to provide a Labor Empowerment Assistance Program (LEAP). The bill...
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Electricity charges to increase this month
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco customers may expect a three-centavo increase in their electricity bill this month due to an increase in generation charges. This means an ordinary household that...
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International network urges PHL government to stop EJKs and human rights...
MANILA, Philippines — “Stop the killings” and “Stop silencing dissent.” This has been the call of a mission of international parliamentarians and civil society leaders who visited the Philippines to...
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President Duterte’s war on drugs won’t result in economic sanctions – Malacañang
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the 56th anniversary of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA) at the Manila Hotel on September 26, 2017, reiterates that there will be...
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Philippines apologizes to China for Taiwan logo blunder
Turn over ceremony of the Chinese Government’s donations of millions of Pesos worth of firearms and ammunition’s to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. MANILA, Philippines – The Department of National...
View ArticleIsnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute killed in an operation in Marawi City – AFP
Department of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has confirmed the deaths of top Marawi siege leaders following a military operation launched at early dawn Monday. “They were able to get a testimony...
View ArticleDrug charge against De Lima fake, pure invention – Justice Carpio
MANILA, Philippines — In his dissenting opinion, Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio enumerated the essential elements of an illegal drug trading case, which Sen. Leila de Lima is facing. To...
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Stakeholders’ discussion urged in PUJ modernization
The United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC) has expressed concern over possible effects of the frequent conduct of transport strikes in the country. According to UFCC president Rodolfo...
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Taiwan to begin visa-free entry to Philippine Nationals on November 1
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it will begin a trial on November 1 offering Philippine nationals visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 14 days. Philippine nationals applying for...
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Piston claims strike paralyzed 90% of jeepney operations, LTFRB disagrees
MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of drivers and operators of jeepneys have stopped plying their routes, Monday, to participate in a massive transport strike organized by transport group Piston. The...
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Termination of Marawi hostilities likely in 2 days – DND
MANILA, Philippines – The government might declare a termination of hostilities in the war-torn city of Marawi in the coming days. According to Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin...
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