Mitzie Silva-Campo (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — As National Women’s Month drew to a close, Rear Admiral Mitzie Silva-Campo made history as the first female two-star general in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Campo formally took her oath before Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon yesterday. Her promotion follows her achievement …
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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner, Jr. (Courtesy: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Manila, Philippines—The Philippines’ military chief said Tuesday his country would “inevitably” be involved if neighboring Taiwan was invaded while warning China was working to infiltrate the Filipino military and other institutions. General …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. holds a press conference at Malacañang on March 11, 2025 (STAR / Noel Pabalate) MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is not stopping any of his officials from attending the second Senate probe on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, a Palace official said yesterday. The …
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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Recorded crime incidents in Central Luzon dropped 19.37 percent in March, according to the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) on Monday. In a news release, PRO-3 said a total of 1,057 crime incidents were recorded from March 2 to 29, lower compared to the 1,311 reported between …
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Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has requested prayers for her family as they go through a difficult period due to serious health concerns and personal loss. In a statement late Monday, Arroyo revealed that her husband, Mike Arroyo, is scheduled to undergo major …
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Workers are seen performing their duties at a construction site in Taguig on February 7, 2024 (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo) Philippines not ready for the Big One? MANILA, Philippines — Following the deadly earthquake in Myanmar last week, Malacañang has urged local government officials to inspect structures and ensure the …
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A petition for certiorari and mandamus was filed on Monday before the Supreme Court (SC) compelling members of the 19th Congress to craft legislation that would define political dynasty. “The 1987 Constitution commands Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties. This is a ministerial and mandatory duty,” a portion of …
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged artists and musicians on Monday, March 31, to file formal complaints against those who use their songs in their campaign without their permission. (MB file photo) This was after OPM band Lola Amour shared on Facebook that there were a lot of candidates who …
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Senate of the Philippines (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda on Monday filed a resolution calling for a Senate inquiry into reported violence and killings of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIPs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), citing concerns over impunity and the protection of …
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Conti, a lawyer for drug war victims, was commenting on Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks questioning the mathematics of the prosecution’s evidence against detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Vice President’s father. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Citing the case of Rwandan Jean-Paul Akayesu, International Criminal Court (ICC) assistant …
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