MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution strongly condemning the bombing of a Catholic mass celebration by students of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi. Under House Resolution (HR) No. 1504, the House also emphasized the urgency to expedite the investigation and subsequent prosecution of the …
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New peace talks to boost investor confidence – political analyst
Political analyst Froilan Calilung (File photo courtesy of University of Sto. Tomas website) MANILA – The revival of the peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) could boost investor confidence, a political analyst said on Wednesday. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview over PTV-4, …
Read More »‘Stagnating at the bottom’: Officials say time and funding needed to improve PISA scores
San Jose Elementary School students attend face-to-face classes outside their classrooms in Malilipot, Albay on June 15, 2023. The school serves as an evacuation center for the resi-dents affected by the heightened unrest in Mayon volcano. (STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education and lawmakers focused …
Read More »Walden Bello asks SC to decriminalize libel
This photo shows former lawmaker Walden Bello (middle), and his lawyers Estrella Elamparo and Danilo Balucos. (Martin Ramos / Philstar.com) MANILA, Philippines — Former vice presidential bet Walden Bello filed a petition for Certiorari and Prohibition asking the Supreme Court to decriminalize libel in the Philippines. In a 26-page filed …
Read More »Marcos is ‘doing well’ while in Covid isolation—Palace
President Marcos, who is under isolation after testing positive for Covid-19, is “doing well,” Malacañang said. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil gave the update on Marcos’ condition on Wednesday, Dec. 6. “He is doing well. He has a scheduled …
Read More »DOH: No outbreak of ‘walking pneumonia’ in PH
There is no outbreak of the mycoplasma pneumoniae or “walking pneumonia” in the Philippines despite the rising cases of respiratory illness in China and other European countries, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Tuesday. Citing the DOH-Epidemiology Bureau, he said increases in the number of flu-like cases could be attributed to …
Read More »La Salle captures UAAP title in front of record crowd at Big Dome
The crown is back in Taft. Seven years later, De La Salle is UAAP champion once again. Newly-crowned Season 86 Most Valuable Player Kevin Quiambao exploded with a team-high 24 points to lead La Salle past University of the Philippines, 73-69, in the winner-take-all Game 3 of their best-of-three Finals …
Read More »Police tracking 4 persons of interest in Marawi bombing
BOMB REMNANTS. Screengrabs from ABS-CBN show the black tote bag that reportedly contained the improvised explosive device used in the bomb attack in Marawi City as well as fragments of the bomb recovered from the gymnasium of the Mindanao State University. Police said they now have four persons of interest …
Read More »IS claims Marawi bombing
HIGH ALERT. Policemen and soldiers arrive at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur province on Dec. 4, 2023, a day after a bomb attack killed at least four people and left dozens wounded. The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly explosion. AFP …
Read More »Ex-president Duterte snubs grave threat raps probe in QC
Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte snubbed the first hearing of the preliminary investigation on the grave threat charges filed against him by House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, Dec. 4. It will be recalled that the QC Prosecutors Office issued a subpoena …
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