Rene Saguisag, senator, human rights lawyer and advocate for clean government, dies
RENE A.V. SAGUISAG, former senator, human rights lawyer and freedom fighter, has died, his family announced on Wednesday.
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RENE A.V. SAGUISAG, former senator, human rights lawyer and freedom fighter, has died, his family announced on Wednesday.
The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the dismissal from the service of three Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers for their involvement in the controversial “pastillas” scheme.
Ahead of budget deliberations for next year, a senator on Tuesday vowed to “make noise in advocating the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), especially the Philippine Navy, so they can better defend our territory.”
The extensive lobbying efforts of the Philippine delegation yielded significant results as the United States House of Representatives approved an $8.1-billion emergency aid package for key allies in the Indo-Pacific, including the Philippines, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced on Tuesday.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Tuesday that the House of Representatives’ focus will be on measures bolstering national security and fostering economic growth in the remaining sessions of the 19th Congress.
Three island outposts of the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) are now equipped with secured and advanced Harris tactical radios.
THE Marcos Jr. administration is rolling out the red carpet for visiting dignitaries by providing restored heritage homes for their stay within the Malacañang Palace compound.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a stern warning regarding a cunning new scam circulating under the guise of Globe Telecom Inc. rewards.
THE annual “Balikatan” between the Philippines and United States militaries highlights the commitment of both countries in ensuring peace in the Indo-Pacific Region.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred four Filipino women from leaving the country on suspicion that they would be trafficked to work as waitresses in China.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted the consignee of 31 kilograms of shabu worth P218.48 million seized by authorities last week at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for violation of Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Davao City—The Special Geographic Area (SGA), a Moro enclave formed by the 63 barangays scattered among the six towns of North Cotabato, voted resoundingly for the creation of 8 new municipalities.
The chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments on Monday described a group of UP economists as “anti-poor” for opposing the initiative of the House of Representatives to amend the Constitution’s restrictive economic provisions.
THE chief of the Senate mass media committee is keen on probing the reported possible violation of press freedom in the indefinite suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) of embattled Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
A SENIOR lawmaker on Sunday welcomed the Senate’s commitment to wrap up panel deliberations on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 (RHB 6) once Congress resumes next week following the Lenten break.
THE annual “Balikatan” exercise between Filipino and American military personnel is always evolving to ensure that the participants will be able to meet and counter contemporary security threats.
TO ensure that only the most deserving party-list groups will make it to the ballot for the 2025 polls, the Commission on Elections said it will intensify the screening process of the said groups.
ON Thursday, April 18, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed support for adaptive measures to protect workers against the escalating heat index in the country, prompted by the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. Go also emphasized the importance of revisiting work and educational setups to prioritize public health and safety.
On 19 April 2024, Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri hosted a lunch meeting at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati in honor of the Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and his delegation. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Honorable Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Revenue, and the Honorable Paulo R. Garcia, the first member of Filipino descent elected to Parliament. A select number of New Zealand government officials and a 50-man business contingent were also part of the Delegation.
RATHER than getting distracted by detractors, including members of the Duterte family, First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos said she and her husband, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., will remain focused on projects that will “outlive” the Marcos administration.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units (LGU) to defer the imposition of penalties for e-bikes, e-trikes, and other similar vehicles running on certain main roads and thoroughfares. The grace period is for a month.
Former Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice on Thursday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to immediately enjoin the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from implementing its P17.9-billion Automated Election System (AES) contract with a joint venture led by South Korea’s Miru Systems Co. Ltd. for the 2025 national and local elections.
The Philippine Coast Guard will participate in the annual “Balikatan” exercises for the first time and will deploy six of its ships for the seagoing phase of the military drills slated for April 22 to May 10.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has dispatched his Malasakit Team to assist the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) students during the TESDA Orientation held in Iligan City, on Tuesday, April 16.
BAGUIO CITY—THE Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) erred in disqualifying Smartmatic-TIM Corporation from participating in the bidding process for the P17.9 billion Automated Election System (AES) contract for the 2025 national and local elections.
Lawmakers on Wednesday urged key government agencies to launch a comprehensive investigation into the notable rise in the number of Chinese near Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites.
The Philippines tallied the fifth highest number of local threats in Southeast Asia, according to the latest report from Kaspersky.
To help ease the effects of climate change, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is evaluating whether deserted and unused fishponds in some regions in the country could be converted into mangroves.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported that the latest data on measles-rubella (MR) cases indicates that overall transmission may be slowing down, but pertussis cases are still on an upward trend.
BAGUIO CITY—The Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission on Elections erred in disqualifying Smartmatic-TIM Corporation from participating in the bidding process for the P17.9-billion Automated Election System (AES) contract for the 2025 national and local elections.
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