IN the wake of the powerful earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday night, the chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the country is more prepared now for the “Big One” or a major, devastating quake. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol urged the public to …
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Sara Duterte asked to respond to petition assailing P125 million confidential fund transfer
This photo taken on November 9, 2021 shows Sara Duterte (L), mayor and daughter of outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, posing for a selfie with city hall employees in Davao city, on the southern island of Mindanao. (AFP / Manman Dejeto) MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and other …
Read More »Anonymous accounts flood WPS discourse with ‘CIA agent’ accusations vs PCG spox
Image shows Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson Jay Tarriela (Graphics by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya) This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed understanding and discourse. Read our explainer on influence operations. …
Read More »De Lima: Confidential funds financed Davao Death Squad
Former Senator Leila de Lima said confidential funds of the Davao City local government were used to bankroll the so-called Davao Death Squad. She said the bloody anti-drug campaign of former President Rodrigo Duterte was a replication of the DDS killings that the Commission on Human Rights extensively investigated more …
Read More »Congress vows to pass nat’l policy bill, laws to attain global goals
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday assured the visiting United Nations (UN) officials of the House of Representatives’ commitment to pass House Bill (HB) 4000, or An Act Establishing a National Evaluation Policy, and other measures in support of the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He said …
Read More »US denounces ‘horrific’ bomb attack in Marawi
Military personnel stand guard at the entrance of a gymnasium while police investigators look for evidence after a bomb attack at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Lanao del sur province on December 3, 2023. (AFP / Merlyn Manos) MANILA, Philippines — The United States has condemned the “horrific terrorist attack” …
Read More »Analyst: Strengthen united front with like-minded states on WPS
A geopolitical analyst urged the government to continue working with like-minded states in addressing concerns in the West Philippine Sea in 2024. “The international community is an advocate of promoting peace and stability in the region… Our united front allows us to remain firm against aggressive and coercive acts …
Read More »Eight Pinoys, one Palestinian relative leave Gaza for Egypt — DFA
Eight Filipinos and one Palestinian relative were able to exit Gaza and cross the border into Gaza on Sunday morning (PH time), according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo Santos said they embassy has facilitated the safe exit from Gaza of the eight Filipinos …
Read More »PBMM extends Acorda’s tour of duty as Chief PNP
President Marcos has extended the tour of duty of Police General Benjamin Acorda, Jr. as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Sources said Acorda himself announced the extension during the command conference with top PNP officials at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Monday morning, Dec. 4. Acorda, Marcos’ …
Read More »Eastmincom on red alert after magnitude 7.4 quake, Marawi bombing
ON ALERT. Troops from Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) who are part of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response teams are immediately deployed Saturday night (Dec. 2, 2023) to assist in disaster response following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit Mindanao, particularly Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental. Eastmincom also announced on …
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