Parents of the minors involved in the Sunday riot attend the meeting with the Manila local government (Photo courtesy of Manila PIO) Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the release of 48 minors involved in the Sept. 21 riot, bringing relief to their worried parents. According to the …
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President Marcos meets with disaster officials on preparations for Tropical Storm Opong at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council office at Camp Aguinaldo (Miguel De Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — As the country grapples with the effects of recent cyclones, Malacañang ordered national government agencies to implement the 2024 …
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Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary for Operations Roberto Bernardo on Thursday, Sept. 25, dropped an explosive affidavit detailing the systemic corruption in various projects and naming several legislators, department officials, and political personalities allegedly involved in the kickback scheme.Former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo takes his oath …
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Relative position of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi) as of early Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 (JTWC) MANILA, Philippines — Cyclone “Opong” (international name: Bualoi) heightened to a severe tropical storm early Thursday, September 25, as it moved west-northwest over the Philippine Sea toward the direction of Eastern Visayas, state weather …
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo) MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said the welfare check conducted on detained former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte was part of standard consular functions carried out by Philippine embassies and consulates worldwide. In a statement sent to reporters, the agency said the …
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SENIOR TOUR GUIDES. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco meets the first batch of senior citizens who will undergo training to become accredited tour guides in Intramuros during their workshop at Centro Intramuros in Manila on Wednesday (Sept. 24, 2025). The DOT is planning to facilitate more training that would cater to senior …
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Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon speaks during a press briefing at Malacañang on September 1, 2025 (The STAR / Ryan Baldemor) MANILA, Philippines — Ten regional and district officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways have been ordered to explain their reported lavish lifestyles, their failure to cooperate …
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House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy (2nd from left) meets with University of the Philippines (UP) President Angelo Jimenez and Project NOAH Executive Director Dr. Mahar Lagmay (3rd and 4th from left) during a courtesy call held at the Social Hall of the Office of the Speaker on Wednesday, 24 September …
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Rep. Zaldy Co (inset), through his companies, has a Gulfstream 350 worth $26 million, among his air assets. (Gulfstream stock image via Air Charter Service; Co file image via HREP) MANILA, Philippines — Eleven aircraft worth P4.7 billion have been found registered under the names of companies connected to Ako …
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The Philippines deposits the ratification instrument for the BBNJ Agreement at the Treaty event of the UN General Assembly in New York. (DFA Photo) Proving its leadership in marine ecology and the sustainable use of maritime resources, the Philippines—through Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro—formally deposited the …
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