SENATOR Robinhood Padilla’s bill lowering the age of juvenile criminals from 15 to 10 years old has ran into a storm of protests from various sectors, including legislators and human rights and children’s welfare advocates. The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) denounced Padilla’s measure as a “dangerous rollback …
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THE House of Representatives said that they are 90 to 95 percent ready to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, and that there will be contingencies in place should bad weather affect the event. In a press briefing on …
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This is a file photo of the Chico River Pump Irrigation Project — the Duterte administration’s first China-funded infrastructure project. It was inaugurated in 2022. (Philippine Information Agency) MANILA, Philippines — China pledged more development financing to the Philippines than any other Southeast Asian country over the past decade. But …
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Residents wade through heavy flooding along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City following torrential rain brought by the Habagat on July 21, 2025. (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has suspended government work and classes in Metro Manila and 36 other provinces for Wednesday, July 23, …
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A man plays online gambling on his cellphone in this photo illustration taken on Saturday, July 12, 2025 (The STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — Scammers are now using online gambling sites to prey on Filipino victims by luring them with promises of quick returns. Latest data from scam …
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DEPED MAKES HISTORY WITH UNIVERSAL SCHOOL FEEDING. All public Kindergarten learners nationwide now receive free daily meals, reaching 3.4 million children under the expanded School-Based Feeding Program. (DepEd photo) In a landmark move to combat childhood malnutrition, the Department of Education (DepEd) has officially launched the expanded School-Based Feeding Program …
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A PARTY-list member of the House of Representatives has filed a bill banning black sand mining, including dredging as a front for disastrous activities. Mamamayang Liberal (ML) party-list Rep. Leila de Lima filed House Bill 1843, also known as the Anti-Black Sand Mining Act, citing environmental concerns and potential disaster …
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THIRD ALARM. Water level at the Marikina River reaches 18 meters as of 10:08 p.m. Monday (July 21, 2025) due to the continuous heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon on Monday (July 21, 2025). The third alarm means “forced evacuation” of residents in low-lying areas. (Photo courtesy of Marikina Rescue …
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Photo shows students crossing a flooded street in Manila after classes were suspended midday (Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — The authority to suspend classes should remain with local government executives, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said yesterday. It was Angara’s reaction to the proposal of Departmnent of the Interior and Local …
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Vice President Sara Duterte (left), House of Representatives Spokesperson Princess Abante (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) As her fellow lawyer, House of Representatives Spokesperson Princess Abante says Vice President Sara Duterte should know how international judicial bodies like the International Criminal Court (ICC) operate. In a press conference Monday, July 21, …
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