Israel-Hamas ceasefire sought
SENATOR Robin Ferdinand C. Padilla has filed a resolution calling for a sustained ceasefire in war between Israel and Hamas...
Economy
Agri damage from quake hits P2.5M
AGRICULTURAL damage from the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that jolted Surigao del Sur in southern Philippines has reached P2.5 million, according...
More cops sent to guard MSU
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro regional police on Tuesday deployed a company of law enforcers to secure the Mindanao State...
Senate ratifies passport bill
THE PHILIPPINE SENATE has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure that seeks to streamline the passport application...
Philippines posts ‘walking pneumonia’ case
The Philippines has recorded four cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, which has overwhelmed children’s hospitals in China, according to the Department...
Defense program bill passed
Philippine senators on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to revitalize the country’s defense program and encourage...
Manila to continue anti-insurgency operations pending peace dialogue
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE Marcos government’s anti-insurgency operations will continue pending peace negotiations with Maoist leaders, according...
Decriminalize libel, abortion to help decongest Philippine prisons, DoJ tells lawmakers
By Jomel R. Paguian PHILIPPINE government prosecutors have asked lawmakers to decriminalize libel and abortion as part of state efforts...
Philippine security council seeks funds to boost South China Sea presence
THE PHILIPPINES needs more funds to boost its defense capacity in the South China Sea, the National Security Council (NSC)...
Gov’t to refill climate fund with help of financing institutions
THE GOVERNMENT of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. wants to replenish the climate fund for local governments with the...
