Police eye 2 ‘persons of interest’ in Mindanao State University bombing
Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for the blast that happened during a Catholic Mass inside a gymnasium of the Mindanao State University early Sunday, December 3.
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Peace talks with NDFP ‘an agreement with the devil,’ VP tells Marcos
Vice-President Sara Duterte also criticized President Marcos’ efforts to grant pardons to captured rebel groups through several proclamations.
Marcos tests positive for COVID-19 but will conduct online meetings
President Marcos, who also got Covid-19 last year but recovered, urged Filipinos to remain vigilant of their health.
Philippine Coast Guard monitors over 135 Chinese maritime militia ships in Julian Felipe Reef
The Julian Felipe Reef is located 175 nautical miles west of Bataraza town in Palawan and is part of the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea.
Group says too early for government to conclude who is behind MSU bombing
The bombing incident occurred at the university’s gymnasium during a Catholic mass, resulting in fatalities and injuries, mostly among Catholic students.
DFA hints at hopeful release of Filipino hostages in the Red Sea
DFA spokesperson Daza’s statement was issued after President Marcos announced he would no longer attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in…
Sexual predators prowling schools as youth group in disbelief over low number of cases
Youth group Enough is Enough said “there is no way that there were only 70 cases of sexual abuse of students in the past year.”
Manila mulls taxidermy for elephant Mali
Mali, the country’s only elephant, died on Tuesday afternoon, according to Manila Zoo’s chief veterinarian Dr. Heinrich Patrick Peña-Domingo.
Philippine government urged to cancel China funding for infrastructure projects
Public policy think thank Infrawatch convener Terry Ridon stressed the need for the country to diversify its funding sources for infrastructure projects.
Duterte to Marcos: Reversing course
Just over a year after leaving Malacañang, former president Rodrigo Duterte is witnessing the country reverse course and pivot from his major programs, policies, and actions.