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PH DOT to host Puerto Galera boat tilt

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) and the Municipality of Puerto Galera, will be holding the Inaugural Hong Kong to…

Manila Water apologizes for water interruptions, takes blame for shortage

Water supply concessionaire Manila Water on Monday, March 18, apologized to its customers for the unexpected water service interruptions that affected many households in Metro Manila and Rizal province. Manila…

Duterte names 46 politicians on narco-list

PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, March 14, released the infamous list of politicians allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Duterte read the…

Filipino adult internet users increased by six percent – SWS

A recent Social Weather Stations survey (SWS) on Wednesday, March 13, revealed that the number of adult Filipinos who use the internet rose to 47 percent last quarter, a six-point…

Rappler to face anti-dummy charge

The Pasig City prosecutor’s office has concluded its preliminary investigation on Philippine online news platform Rappler regarding its alleged violation of the country’s anti-dummy law. In 2018, the National Bureau…

Duterte: I will be firing another set of officials

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, March 13,  announced he will be firing another set of government officials over corruption issues. “I will be firing another set of officials. I’m…

Palace eyes executive order to address Metro Manila water crisis

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday, March 13,  said Malacañang is crafting an executive order (EO) as parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province continue to struggle with the…

PH House and Senate fail to resolve impasse on 2019 budget

The meeting of lawmakers with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte failed to resolve the conflict of the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Senate…

Palace calls wiretapped intel ‘educated guess’

President spokesman Salvador Panelo responded to criticism surrounding his comment about alleged wiretapped intelligence reports from foreign governments, by saying that it was a mere “educated guess.” The spokesperson and…

Archbishop Villegas shows Duterte tirades in a video compilation

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Soc Villegas on Tuesday, March 5, posted a video compilation of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations and tirades against the church over the past two years, a day…

PDEA: 64 politicians on ‘narcolist’ seek reelection

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed on Tuesday, March 5, that 64 out of 82 politicians in the yet-to-be-released “narcolist” are vying for reelection this upcoming midterm polls. PDEA…

Sara Duterte responds to criticism over Imee Marcos’ degree: Everyone’s a liar 

MANILA — Hugpong ng Pagbabago head Sara Duterte-Carpio responded to criticism that their candidate Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos wasn’t honest about her supposed university degrees. “Lahat sila sinungaling. Lahat ng…

Lorenzana clashes with Locsin over PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday, March 5, countered Foreign Secretary ’s pronouncement about the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). Locsin stated “in vagueness lies the best deterrence” on the…

Lawmakers reject narco-list release

More lawmakers on Monday, March 4, expressed their disapproval on Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año’s plan to publish President Rodrigo Duterte’s list of narco-politicians. Senate…

4 out of 5 Filipinos worried about extrajudicial killings

A survey released on Friday, March 1,  revealed that 78 percent or almost 4 out of 5 Filipinos are worried that they, or someone they know, will be a victim…

Measles cases surge in PH as health experts urge people to get vaccinated

THE number of measles cases in the Philippines has skyrocketed within the first two months of this year according to health experts and government officials. As of Saturday, March 2,…

It’s DFA’s call to protest harassment of Filipino fishermen — Palace

Malacañang on Monday, March 4,  said it’s leaving the decision to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on whether to submit a diplomatic protest to stop Chinese vessels from driving…

ANA completes investment in Philippine Airlines

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines’ landmark investment deal with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline group, was finalized this week. ANA Holdings on Thursday, February 28 completed the acquisition of…

Duterte to PLDT: Expand hotline or face shutdown

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to shut down PLDT Inc. if it does not expand the citizens’ complaint hotline by at least one more trunk line for frontline government services….