VP Duterte on leaving politics: I need to answer to Filipinos first
Vice President Duterte is facing allegations of misusing the Office of the Vice President’s confidential funds in 2022 and 2023.
Luisa Cabato
Philippine President Marcos smiles, walks away when asked about VP Duterte’s accusation
In a press conference last Friday, Ms Duterte said the Philippines was on the “road to hell” as Mr Marcos does not know how to do his job.
192 Filipinos from Lebanon set to be repatriated
Documents of around 413 Filipinos who already sought repatriation are currently being processed by the Philippine and Lebanese governments.
3 Malaysians off to join protests for fugitive Filipino pastor denied entry at Manila airport
They came with a group of Filipinos who also presented themselves as Kingdom of Jesus Christ members. The Bureau of Immigration said the Malaysians were denied entry because they…
Dengue cases in Philippines rise to 128,824 from Jan to July, says health department
The Department of Health, however, noted that despite increased cases, dengue-related deaths slightly went down to 337 from 378 in 2023.
Suspended mayor Alice Guo is still in the Philippines, says Justice Department official
In a Senate hearing on July 29, National Bureau of Investigation Assistant Director Angelito Magno said there were reported sightings of Guo in Bulacan. But these sightings…
Philippine Justice Department won’t bar arrest warrants vs suspects in ICC ‘drug war’ case
While the Philippines is no longer a member of the ICC, it remains a part of Interpol, which facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control, Justice Secretary Jesus…
VP Duterte to skip President Marcos’ state of the nation address, names self ‘designated survivor’
Duterte’s decision to not show up at Marcos’ third Sona is a first since their tandem won the 2022 election.
Philippine dry season temperature may have already peaked: state weather bureau
Pagasa, the state weather bureau, however, said the public must not be complacent, as there is still a 50 percent probability the country will log a higher temperature until the…
Philippine transport office wants e-trikes and e-bikes registered
“The driver of the vehicle must be licensed, which means to say at least 17 years old [with a] valid licence that passes through all the process,” the Land Transportation…