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HOUSE Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro said there was no move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. Castro said in a statement on Thursday that “the supposed talks on impeachment now are mere discussions of some congressmen and not a serious move” against the vice president. …

Government anti-terrorism agents seized a cache of firearms following the arrest of a 56-year old man who was caught transporting the loose firearms during an operation in Makati City. Police Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), said he already ordered a thorough …

Pope Francis welcomed pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Ozamis to the Vatican on Friday, Nov. 17, urging them to live as faithful disciples of the Lord. Pope Francis with pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Ozamis (Photo courtesy of the Vatican News)  Ozamis Archbishop Martin Jumoad was joined by priests and …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) and Philippines’ Secretary of Energy Raphael Lotilla (L) sign, as Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (C) during the Philippines 123 Signing Ceremony during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, California, on November 16, 2023. The APEC Summit takes place …

Former President Rodrigo Duterte  Former President Rodrigo Duterte is not required to personally face a prosecutor’s summons concerning a grave threat complaint filed by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, his former spokesman Harry Roque said Thursday. “That’s not a requirement,” Roque, Duterte’s legal counsel for the case filed by …

This composite photo shows President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Leila De Lima. (Combination photo, file)  MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) and former senator Leila de Lima can go together for all former president Rodrigo Duterte cares, as he is unfazed by their joining forces against his so-called …

At a Glance The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) assures no additional tariff charges for Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s modular treatment plant (MTP). Estimated cost for customers remains at P0.32 per cubic meter (mcm), within the budget for bulk water purchase. The MTP near Putatan Treatment …

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) personnel provide first aid to students who collapsed after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by PRC)  The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is not anticipating the occurrence of a tsunami in the aftermath of a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake …

SAFELY HOME. Department of Migrant Workers officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac briefs the 32 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel that arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Friday (Nov. 17, 2023). This is the 8th batch of OFW returnees from Israel bringing to 264 the total number of Filipinos …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned government agencies to provide immediate assistance to the victims of the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that jolted Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Malacañang said Friday. “The President has instructed every relevant government agency to promptly take action to …