Juan Ponce Enrile, a giant in Philippine politics, dies at 101
Former defense minister Enrile played a key role and was known as one of the architects in the implementation of martial law during Marcos Sr.’s administration. Yet, Enrile…
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Typhoon Fung Wong damages over 1,800 classrooms in the Philippines
According to the Department of Education, most of the affected classrooms—1,182 in total—sustained minor damage, while 366 were heavily damaged and 261 were completely…
Corruption now a top concern of Filipinos: survey
According to Octa, this is the highest level of concern recorded for corruption and the first time it has entered the top five national issues in its surveys.
Nuclear energy: Is the Philippines ready to power up?
The Southeast Asian archipelago is closer to reviving nuclear energy after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12305, the Philippine National Nuclear Energy…
ICC releases details of charges vs Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte
In the redacted version of the document uploaded on the Court’s website on Tuesday, Sept. 22, excerpts of the charges against Mr Duterte were shown, specifically for murder and…
Tens of thousands join anti-corruption protests in Metro Manila
The protest focused on condemning the anomalies in flood control projects and calling for accountability for the personalities involved in the developing controversies.
Philippine flood control scam: 43 public works executives, contractors on immigration travel watch
It should be noted that immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) are different from Hold Departure Orders (HDOs) as ILBOs merely enable the immigration bureau to monitor an…
Philippine Senate launches national budget transparency online portal
The website includes a feedback mechanism, which would allow the public to submit their own questions and comments which could be included in the Senate’s discussions on the…
Flood control mess, VP impeachment dominate Philippine Google, YouTube searches in August
Though such scandals being brought to the public’s attention may signal a good thing, an expert noted how data suggests that scandals accumulate faster than they are resolved.…
Philippine President Marcos keeps option for possible ban on online gambling open
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when asked what the President’s decision on the country’s online gambling policy will be, especially…