DILG: Duterte is different from Marcos
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday, August 19, defended its proposal to restore the law against subversion. According to DILG Undersecretary and spokesman Jonathan Malaya,…
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Locsin orders diplomatic protest vs Chinese ships spotted in Sibutu Strait
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday, August 19, ordered the filing of a diplomatic protest against China over the passage of its warships in Philippine waters. In a…
Recto urges MMDA to prioritize hiring of more ‘round-the-clock’ traffic personnel
PHILIPPINE Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Friday, August 16, said that employing more traffic management personnel is a top priority to alleviate the worsening traffic situation in Metro…
Robredo keeps options open for 2022 presidency
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, August 13, said she is keeping her options open regarding the 2022 presidential race. In a Bloomberg article written by Andreo Calozo, Robredo said…
Locsin: PH can’t ban marine survey ships ism chief
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday, August 13, backtracked on his previous statement that he has banned foreign marine surveys in Philippine waters, explaining that the country cannot…
Locsin bans Chinese marine survey ships
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday, August 12, said he amended the restriction on marine survey ships to include China, explaining that granting exception to one country “will…
Palace will not meddle in de Lima’s plea
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Monday, August 12, said Malacañang will not meddle in the request of detained Sen. Leila de Lima for the court to allow her to visit…
Seminar with BJMP Key personnel
The Philippine Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has successfully launched its first in-house professional Security and Control seminar held at the BJMP Regional Training Center in Barangay Turbina,…
US Homeland Security lifts security alert on NAIA
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rescinded the public notice it issued on the security conditions at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). A news release on…
DOJ starts probe into sedition raps vs Robredo
THE Philippine Department of Justice on Friday, August 9 began its preliminary probe into the sedition complaint against Vice President Leni Robredo and other personalities for allegedly being involved in…
Duterte open to Dengvaxia program revival
IN light of the Department of Health’s declaration of a dengue epidemic across the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte said he is open to reviving the government’s Dengvaxia vaccination program. “Yes,…
Labor chief reveals findings of probe on Eddie Garcia’s accident
MANILA — Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has revealed part of the findings of their department’s investigation on the accident that eventually led to the death of veteran actor Eddie…
Robredo asks DOJ to order PNP-CIDG to produce evidence in sedition raps
THE camp of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo on Thursday, August 8, asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to order the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG)…
PH Supreme Court lifts TRO on Mamasapano trial vs Aquino
Graft, ursupation trial vs Aquino and others can now proceed THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court on Wednesday, August 7, has lifted the temporary restraining order on the Mamasapano trial, paving the…
Palace slams New York Times editorial vs Duterte
Malacañang on Saturday, August 3, slammed the New York Times (NYT) for spreading “false information” about the Duterte administration. In the NYT’s editorial entitled “In the fight to save the…
Poe now keen on supporting divorce bill
Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, July 31, said she is now more inclined to support the proposed divorce bill, after having a change of heart. The senator admitted that she…
PH fires off diplomatic protest vs Chinese vessels circling Pag-asa Island
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Wednesday, July 31, said the Philippine government has “fired off” a diplomatic protest over recent reports that some 113 Chinese vessels were spotted…
DILG orders mayors to clear roads in 60 days
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday, July 29, ordered mayors nationwide to clear roads of illegal structures and illegally obstructing activities within 60…
President Duterte calls for death by hanging as an execution method
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday night, July 25 said he prefers using ropes to execute criminals instead of bullets, following his call earlier this week to reinstate the death penalty….
Robredo, 35 others summoned by DOJ for sedition charges
The Philippine Department of Justice on Friday, July 26 has sent out subpoenas for Vice President Leni Robredo and 35 others in connection to the “Bikoy” narco list videos. DOJ…
Lacson suggests death penalty for law enforcers who plant evidence
Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday, July 25, said that once the death penalty bill is signed into law, law enforcers who are found guilty of planting evidence on suspects…
Locsin: I refuse to renegotiate MDT
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday, July 23, said he refuses to renegotiate the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the United States despite the Department of National…
Duterte wants liquor ban, not midnight curfew, Palace clarifies
Malacañang on Tuesday, July 23, clarified that President Rodrigo Duterte was referring to a liquor ban during certain hours when he called for the closure of establishments by midnight. In…
Cyber libel trial opens for Maria Ressa
THE Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 46 on Tuesday, July 23 opened trial for the cyber libel case against Maria Ressa, the chief executive and executive editor of online…
9 in 10 Filipinos believe regaining China-held islands in West Philippine Sea important
A recent survey revealed that 93% of adult Filipinos believe that it is important for the Philippine government to take back control of islands occupied by China in the West…
Poe files bill seeking to promote PH movies
Two separate bills seeking to promote local movies and film tourism have been filed by Senator Mary Grace Poe. Under the proposed Philippine Independent Film Incentives Act of 2019, up…
Locsin calls ICC a fairytale endeavor
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday, July 9, justified the Philippines’ exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC), likening it to a ‘fairy tale endeavor.’ “Better we stick to…
Duterte dares US to declare war vs China
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 5, dared the United States to declare war against China following criticisms he received over his handling of the maritime dispute between Manila and…
Duterte’s trip to the US in the works
President Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly accepted U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to visit Washington, Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Romualdez said on Wednesday, July 3. In 2017, Duterte swore…
Pacquiao files bill for Department of Homeland Security in PH
Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao filed a measure this week seeking to establish a Department of Homeland Security to protect the country’s borders against terrorists and other transnational crimes. The bill,…