The government should not stop citing the 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) but tell the world how China is violating the decision that invalidated its expansive claims in the South China Sea, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Sunday. In blatantly defying the arbitral ruling, China …

The Philippines has no more available appeal in case the International Criminal Court decides on Tuesday to deny Manila’s plea to stop the ICC prosecutor’s investigation of the killings arising from President Rodrigo Duterte’s war against illegal drugs. “In case our appeal is denied, the ICC prosecutor will be authorized …

Senate Deputy  Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said the controversial logo of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor)—worth P3 million—“is possibly worth  an investigation.” She said lawmakers in the minority “are fully aware of this issue.” The gaming regulator drew flak for the rebranding of its logo which critics said …

Makati City Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay promised to help more than 300,000 residents affected by the land dispute with Taguig City which has been resolved by the Supreme Court. In a statement posted on the Facebook page of Makati City, Binay expressed her concerns for residents in 10 villages affected …

THE Department of Health (DoH) said it would work with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to find nurses who passed the board exam but are unemployed and convince them to work in government hospitals. The DoH said it was accepting the recommendation …

The Department of Health warned the public against false news circulating online claiming Health Secretary Ted Herbosa was endorsing a cure for diabetes. In its advisory, the DOH denied the false information posted on the Facebook page called “Journey to get rid of diabetes.” “The Department reminds everyone that non-communicable …

CITY OF MALOLOS: Rains dumped by the southwest monsoon in Bulacan province have caused Bustos Dam to release excess water while the water level in Angat Dam has elevated. Retired police Col. Manuel Lukban Jr., provincial disaster risk reduction management office (PDRRMO) officer in charge, said the water elevation of Angat …

Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has instructed the intelligence group and the anti-errant cops unit to assist in the conduct of manhunt against five policemen who were implicated in the alleged robbery extortion on a computer shop owner in Manila. PNP spokesperson Col. …

Ang Duyan ng Magiting (The Cradle of the Brave), a film written at the height of red-tagging and extrajudicial killings, provides a perspective on the socio-political climate in the Philippines. Written and directed by Dustin Celestino, the 120-minute piece revolves around the journey of a student named Jose, who leaves …

The Cheating Game delves into the contrasting reactions of two individuals when faced with betrayal. It’s a romantic drama that analyzes the intricate dynamics people engage in after experiencing infidelity, offering a mature, relatable, and authentic perspective on modern-day dating. The plot revolves around Hope (Julie Anne San Jose), an …