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Atong Ang’s arrest warrant could be issued ‘anytime now,’ says Remulla
Businessman Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang, alleged mastermind behind the “lost sabungeros” case that has been under investigation for more than two years, may face an arrest warrant “anytime now,” Department of the Interior and…
Summer Dela Rita · Dec 23, 2025
Go says PH on track for upper middle-income status by 2026
Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the Philippines remains on [a]steady progress to reach upper middle-income (UMIC) status by 2026, citing expected economic recovery and sustained growth under the Marcos…
Steven Bryle Tumandan · Dec 21, 2025
PH files demarche vs China following water cannon attack against fishers in WPS
After the first direct harassment of local fishermen reported in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines filed a diplomatic protest against China’s coast guard attack on December 12, Palace said on Monday.
Almira Cerano · Dec 17, 2025
Pregnancies among 10–14-year-olds rise in Western Visayas
Cases of pregnancy among girls aged 10 to 14 in Western Visayas increased in recent years, with 103 cases recorded in 2023, according to data from the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).
Steven Bryle L. Tumandan · Dec 17, 2025
EDSA rehab to start Dec. 24, finished in 8 months, Sec. Dizon says
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said Wednesday the rehabilitation of EDSA will begin on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and be completed in eight months, slashing the original two-year timeline proposed in May.
Yuahn Zachary Guilas · Dec 17, 2025
Ex-DPWH Usec. Cabral skips ICI’s final hearing for 2025
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral skipped the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI)’s hearing on Monday, Dec. 15—the fact-finding body’s last hearing…
Yuahn Zachary Guilas · Dec 15, 2025
House panel seeks unified Anti-Political Dynasty Measure
The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms plans to merge 14 pending anti-political dynasty bills into a single proposal that is constitutional and responsive to national interests, its chairperson said.
Steven Bryle L. Tumandan · Dec 15, 2025
Palace: Marcos Still Trusts ICI as Congress Eyes New People’s Commission
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to trust the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) even as he urged Congress to prioritize a bill seeking to establish a new and more powerful Independent People’s…
Steven Bryle Tumandan · Dec 11, 2025
Tinio Slams Paolo Duterte’s Extended Overseas Trip
ACT Teachers party-list Representative Antonio Tinio on Wednesday, December 10, criticized the planned 16-country foreign trip of Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, questioning whether the lawmaker was acting like a ‘Miss Universe’ on tour instead of doing his job in Congress.
Steven Bryle Tumandan · Dec 11, 2025
Marcos, minamata ang AI sa pagbuo ng batas
Inihayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. na pabor siya sa pagpapalakas ng paggamit ng Artificial Intelligence (AI) sa ikauunlad ng bansa, maging sa pagbuo ng batas. Ito’y kaniyang sinabi sa Part 1 ng…
Francis Owen Romano · Dec 10, 2025
Padilla urges Dela Rosa to reject ICC arrest
Senator Robin Padilla told Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa on Tuesday, December 9, to defy any move by the International Criminal Court (ICC) after reports surfaced about a possible arrest warrant.
Steven Bryle Tumandan · Dec 9, 2025
PNP ‘no info’ on Dela Rosa whereabouts; ICC warrant still unverified
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday, December 9, that it still has no confirmed information on the whereabouts of Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa amid continued speculation over a possible arrest…
Steven Bryle Tumandan · Dec 9, 2025
PNP‑CIDG hands over 95 boxes of flood‑control documents to ICI in widening ‘ghost projects’ probe
The Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP‑CIDG) on Monday, Dec. 1, turned over 95 boxes of documents related to alleged ‘ghost’ flood‑control projects to the Independent Commission…
Diana Rose N. Evangelista · Dec 9, 2025
SSS ‘under fire’ after ₱13‑M tissue paper procurement flagged by COA
The state‑run Social Security System (SSS) was put under scrutiny after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged a ₱13.195‑million purchase of 143,424 tissue‑paper rolls in 2024, citing indications of poor planning and…
Diana Rose N. Evangelista · Dec 9, 2025
BACK TO 10 YEARS?: Senators renew calls to end Senior High School
A proposal to scrap the additional two years of high school under the K‑12 program has resurfaced, as Senator Robin Padilla filed a bill seeking to abolish Senior High School (Grades 11–12) and revert the country’s…
Diana Rose N. Evangelista · Dec 8, 2025
Napoles convicted again in PDAF malversation case
Businesswoman Janet Lim‑Napoles was found guilty by the Sandiganbayan Special Third Division on Monday for malversation of public funds tied to an infamous pork barrel scam and was sentenced to reclusion perpetua.
Diana Rose N. Evangelista · Dec 8, 2025
Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia after border clashes
Thailand carried out air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday, Nov. 8, 2025, after renewed clashes, with both countries accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Diana Rose N. Evangelista · Dec 8, 2025
Sotto says Estrada doesn’t need travel authority for personal trips
Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III said on December 6 that Senator Jinggoy Estrada is not required to ask for a travel authority from his office when traveling abroad for personal reasons.
Steven Bryle L. Tumandan · Dec 8, 2025
5 Cops Linked in P14-M Heist From Pampanga Contractor
Five policemen, including a station commander, are now under investigation for allegedly stealing ₱14 million from a private contractor in Porac, Pampanga.
Steven Bryle Tumandan · Dec 6, 2025
Australia Teen Social Media Ban: Meta Begins Early
Australia officially implemented a social media ban for teenagers on Thursday, December 4, preventing individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media to protect them from online risks and harms.
Summer L. Dela Rita · Dec 4, 2025
Antiqueño nagdaos ng kilos protesta kontra korapsyon
Dumagsa ang mga estudyante, religious groups, at mga guro ang EBJ Freedom Park sa San Jose, Antique kaninang umaga Nobyembre 30 upang manawagan kontra korapsyon, kapabayaan, at pag sira ng kabukiran sa probinsya sa…
Roger Palomaria Jr. · Nov 30, 2025
Giit ng LTO: E-vehicles dapat rehistrado at lisensyado ang nagmamaneho
Muling iginiit ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) nitong Huwebes, Nobyembre 27, na kailangang rehistrado ang mga electric vehicle at lisensyado ang mga nagmamaneho nito kapag ginagamit sa mga pampublikong kalsada…
Diana Rose N. Evangelista · Nov 28, 2025
Arrest warrant out for former Miss Universe co-owner in Thai fraud case
A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for former Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip after she failed to appear at a scheduled verdict hearing in her fraud case, according to reports from Thai media.
Diana Rose Evangelista · Nov 26, 2025
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