House Panel Presses Rubio to Secure U.S. Funding for the Philippines Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions
The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged Washington to guarantee funding for the Philippines, citing the need to counter Beijing’s...
Philippines Corruption Probe Widens to Infrastructure Beyond Flood Projects
The Philippines’ ongoing corruption investigation has widened to cover more infrastructure projects, following new testimony presented at a Senate inquiry on September 23. Allegations of...
13 Hurt as Fire Hits Quezon City Condo
Thirteen people were injured after a fire struck the Shanata Condominium in Barangay Talipapa, Quezon City, early yesterday morning. Fire Details The Bureau of Fire...
ICC Charges Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is facing formal charges of crimes against humanity from the International Criminal Court (ICC), making him the first Asian former...
Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams the Philippines, Thousands Evacuated
Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall over Panuitan Island, one of the Babuyan Islands in northern Cagayan province, at around 3:00 p.m. local time (08:00 GMT)...
Trump to Address UN General Assembly Following France’s Recognition of Palestinian State
France’s recognition of a Palestinian state has added momentum to international calls for peace in the Middle East, even as tensions and violence continue in...
Former DPWH Engineer Henry Alcantara Testifies on Alleged Kickbacks in Flood Control Projects
Former Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara broke his silence on Tuesday during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, testifying on alleged budget insertions and kickbacks...
Lacson and Marcoleta Clash at Start of Senate Blue Ribbon Hearing
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee resumed its investigation into the flood control projects scandal on Tuesday, but the proceedings quickly became contentious. Senate President Pro...
#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions Announced in Metro Manila and Provinces
Monday, Sept. 22 - Malacañang announced class suspension on Tuesday, Sept. 23, due to the current super typhoon, Nando. Below are the areas with class...
Class Suspension on Sept. 22 Due to Bagyong Nando
Sunday, Sept. 21 - Malacañang released a memorandum announcing a class suspension at all levels in Metro Manila due to the expected heavy rainfall brought...