DOT says 5,000 hotel rooms may reopen in Boracay on Oct. 26
MANILA — The Department of Tourism said around 5,000 hotel rooms are expected to open during the soft-opening of Boracay island on October 26. At the Senate hearing into the…
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Arroyo: ‘Sara Duterte will become an important national figure’
Philippine House of Representatives Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Thursday, August 16, that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will be of national significance as a presidential daughter. “Judging by history…
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…
PH team wins silver and bronze at International Physics Olympiad
THREE Filipino students became a nigh-unstoppable force at the 49th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), taking the country closer to gold than it has ever been at the annual worldwide competition….
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…
PH Air Force receives P807-m monitoring system from US
The United States gave the Philippine Air Force a Special Airborne Mission Installation and Response (SABIR) system worth P807 million on Tuesday, August 14, at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City….
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…
Cayetano denies joint oil and gas exploration with China
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano denied on Tuesday, August 7, any oil and gas exploration with China in the West Philippine Sea. Cayetano said that the…
No new casinos – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday, August 8, that he would no longer allow the establishment of casinos “outside of what are existing” in the Philippines. Duterte amplified his disapproval…
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….
Malacañang justifies Boracay island closure amid slow economic growth
WHILE it recognizes that some of the national government’s environment policies, such as stricter mining regulations and the six-month closure of top tourist destination Boracay island, likely played a role…
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…
National ID system gets mixed reactions from citizens, sectors
The national ID system garnered mixed reactions from the general public after President Rodrigo Duterte signed its implementation into law on Monday, August 6, at Malacanang. The law, otherwise known…
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…
Drugs cases reached over 152,000 – NPS
The National Prosecution Services (NPS) recorded a total of 152,741 drug cases filed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. However, a majority of those cases were often dismissed by…
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…
Duterte warns cops with illegal activities: I will make you my ‘project’
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte in a speech on Tuesday, July 31 strongly warned the members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to refrain from engaging in illegal activities. “Huwag kayong pumasok…
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…
Catholic bishops criticize Sister Fox’s deportation
Filipino bishops expressed their dismay over the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) order to deport the 71-year-old Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox on the grounds of being an undesirable alien and…
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…
PH falls third in air pollution deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Philippines ranks third in mortality rate caused by air pollution. In an article from Rappler, a WHO study revealed that the Philippines…