Petitioners argue on ICC withdrawal
Petitioners questioning the legality of the country’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) argued on Tuesday, August 28, before the Supreme Court (SC). Philippine Coalition…
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Foreign Affairs Sec. Cayetano: Duterte has nothing to hide about his health
On Tuesday, August 27, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano disputed Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano’s social media statement about President Rodrigo Duterte’s physical condition. In fact,…
New Chief Justice de Castro vows independence
Newly appointed Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro promised to instill independence as she took her oath of office on Tuesday, August 27, at the Supreme Court. De Castro said that…
Foreign Travel Agents And Philippine Sellers Converge For Phitex 2018
More than 200 buyers and over 220 sellers are set to participate in this year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) – organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm…
Seven Supreme Court justices face impeachment complaints
SEVERAL members of the Philippine House of Representatives this week filed impeachment complaints against the seven associate justices of the Supreme Court (SC) who voted to oust former Chief Justice…
Palace: Recovery of ill-gotten wealth will continue
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said on Wednesday, August 22, that the government will still continue to recover the ill-gotten wealth from the Marcoses after Ilocos Norte governor Imee Marcos…
Imee Marcos to martial law critics: ‘Move on’
ILOCOS Norte Governor Imee Marcos on Tuesday, August 21 told the public to “move on” amid the 35th anniversary of the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., one of the…
Duterte not in coma, vows to finish presidential term
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has responded to new accusations about his deteriorating health and that he has gone into a coma. This comes after communist leader Jose Maria “Joma” Sison…
Palace: Pres. Duterte could resign if Marcos wins electoral protest
Marcos urges Duterte not to resign, Robredo’s lawyer insists VP is qualified PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte may step down if former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. were to be successful…
JBC conducts public interview of chief justice candidates
The Judicial Bar and Council (JBC) on Thursday, August 16, conducted a public interview on the five candidates for the position of Supreme Court chief justice. The five candidates for…
DBM chief ensures pork free 2019 budget
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno ensured on Tuesday, August 15, that no part of the proposed P3.76-trillion national budget will be allocated to pork finances. In…
House clears former Pres. Aquino of Dengvaxia controversy
After months of hearings, two committees of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, August 15, cleared former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III of the issue regarding the 2016 dengue vaccination…
Ex-tourism chief claims ‘nothing illegal’ in PTV deal
Former Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo denied all corruption allegations hurled at her regarding the 60 million-peso advertisement deal with PTV4 at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, August…
Palace welcomes discourse on federalism bid
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. on Friday, August 10 said that the different perspectives concerning the shift to a federal government were part of the “continuing discourse” on the issue….
Malacanang ‘cool’ on Mocha’s federalism video
FOLLOWING the viral federalism video of Presidential Communication Operations Office (PCOO)’s Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson with Drew Olivar, officials were quick to comment on the said video. In a…
Arroyo to hasten Cha-Cha
House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Tuesday, August 7, sought the urgent amendment of the 1987 Constitution as she called for the House of Representatives and the Senate to convene…
Sara won’t run for a national post – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte assured the public that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio,won’t seek a national position. “Ang anak ko, si Inday, I can tell you I know her….
‘I cannot go to America’ – Duterte
Despite previous remarks stating a visit to the United States was dependent on scheduling, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he cannot go to the country because of the extrajudicial killings…
Philippines won’t extradite Janet Napoles to US yet
US jury indicts Napoles, kin for domestic, int’l money laundering FOLLOWING an indictment by a United States federal grand jury this week, Janet Lim-Napoles will not be extradited to the…
Department Of Tourism Statement On The Untimely Passing Of Gaia Trimarchi In Caramoan, Bicol
The Department of Tourism (DOT) extends its sincerest condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Gaia Trimarchi. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo – Puyat has given the instruction to extend…
US jury indicts Napoles, kin for domestic, int’l money laundering
A UNITED States federal grand jury this week charged Janet Lim-Napoles and five of her family members for allegedly transferring around $20 million U.S. dollars to purchase real-estate properties, luxury…
Aquino shares the blame in impunity – Palace
MALACANANG responded to former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s criticism saying that he shares the blame in the culture of impunity for his failure in addressing media killings during his…
Palace entrusts Tulfo’s refusal to return 60-M to ‘legal process’
MALACAÑANG said on Monday, July 30, that it will let the legal process run on the controversy involving radio personalities Ben and Raffy Tulfo and former Department of Tourism (DOT)…
Palace to lawmakers: No harm in sponsoring TRAIN 2
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday, July 30, told lawmakers that the second version of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) will not impose new taxes. “TRAIN 2 is…
Rainy Day Stay at Makati Diamond Residences
Check-in at the best city address and chase away the rainy day blues. Soak up some culture with a free visit to Ayala Museum, take pleasure in a little retail…
Pro-Arroyo bloc to leave PDP for party led by Sara Duterte
Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo’s election as speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday, July 23, not only surprised the entire nation, but also posed as a grave threat to…
Senators slam Arroyo’s election as Speaker
FORMER President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s election as Speaker of the House of representatives was slammed by her critics on Tuesday, July 24, as they claimed it might be part of a…
Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado’s oathtaking
Alabado started his government career as a faculty member of the University of the Philippines- Mindanao teaching Urban and Regional Planning. He was part of the local government of Davao City as the …
Dela Rosa: Senate run is still open
FORMER Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald dela Rosa is keeping his options open as he looks forward to the 2019 elections. Dela Rosa clarified to reporters on Tuesday night,…
PH Supreme Court reprimands Sereno for public statements against justices
Former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Tuesday, July 17, was reprimanded by the Supreme Court (SC) for the public statements she issued earlier on the quo warranto case. Justices…