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Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte lauded the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) for its “unwavering commitment and dedication” in providing justice to the marginalized and indigent Filipinos. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the national convention of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) in Pasay City. (Photo from Inday Sara …

A “fresh progress” has been made in the law enforcement cooperation between the Philippines and China after another group of Chinese citizens apprehended for working for a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) were sent back to China, its embassy in Manila said Saturday, Oct. 14. A total of 36 Chinese nationals employed by POGO …

There is no major impact caused by the Israel-Hamas war on the country’s economy, a Cabinet official said. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (Photo courtesy of PCO)  National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said there is “hardly any impact” as there is no major disruption in the supply …

Photo Credit: fleetmon.com Senators on Thursday appealed to owners of a foreign vessel that rammed a local fishing boat to compensate the families of the victims and the 11 survivors. Reports said the Republic of Marshall Islands-flagged Pacific Anna rammed the Filipino fishing boat Dearyn resulting in the death of …

THE United Kingdom (UK) is committed to strengthening defense relations with the Philippines anchored on protecting the Indo-Pacific region that includes the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Baroness Annabel Goldie, UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific Defense Engagement, gave this assurance when she met with Lt. Gen. William Gonzales, Armed Forces …

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has issued a subpoena to Jeff Tumbado, the former executive assistant of suspended Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Teofilo Guadiz III, who recently recanted his allegations of corruption in the agency. Earlier, in a media briefing, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla …

A third Filipino in Israel has been confirmed dead while more Filipinos in the besieged Gaza now want to flee from the Israel-Hamas war, prompting the government to seek help from the international community. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said Friday, Oct. 13, that President …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared 20 national holidays for 2024 to allow Filipinos to plan their vacations next year. The President, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, signed on Oct. 11, 2023 Proclamation 368 declaring regular holidays and special non-working days in the country. PHOTO From PCO  “The proclamations declaring …

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to investigate and verify claims made by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) that it is spending P8.7 billion on janitorial and security services. The NGCP earlier said the budget is being used for 583 facilities, each …

Makati Mayor Abigail Binay has been appointed as a member of the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments, making her the only Philippine mayor in the assembly. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored the importance of the Advisory Group in strengthening the engagement of local and …