Siargao (Unsplash) A thriving tourism industry is important, but not at the cost of the safety of the people living in these tourist attractions and destinations. Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos highlighted this notion following reports that two unidentified men assaulted the owners of a cafe displaying a pro-Palestine …
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Senator Ronald dela Rosa (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA – Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered an internal investigation into allegations that local police escorted Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa out of the Senate compound on May 14. “Let me be absolutely clear: the Philippine National Police …
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Authorities from the Department of National Defense and the PAOCC visited the steel manufacturing plant in Misamis who is owned by businessman Tony Yang, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Department of National Defense via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — Authorities raided a steel manufacturing plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, …
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Calling it a “blatant disrespect” to journalists who risk their lives daily for meager benefits and no safety guarantees, Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday, May 17 renewed his push for the passage of the Media Workers’ Magna Carta in light of the recent shooting incident at the Senate. The broadcaster-turned-lawmaker …
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Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA – In a rare and unprecedented show of unity, former members of the historically rival student political formations from the University of the Philippines – SAMASA and Nagkaisang Tugon – have jointly called for the resignation of Senate President Alan Peter …
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A Senate security installs a barrier near the site where gun shots were fired the night before inside the Senate building in Manila on May 14, 2026 (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Boying Remulla alleged the Senate is resisting efforts to investigate the May 13 gunfire incident, …
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Vice President Sara Duterte releases a video message for the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 on May 16, 2026. (Courtesy: Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday called on graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 to remain steadfast in …
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Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya (Lazaro/X) The Philippines and Japan are ramping up preparations for President Marcos’s upcoming State Visit to Tokyo later this month, with both countries eyeing stronger cooperation in energy, defense, and security. Department of …
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Statements issued by the student council of Assumption College San Lorenzo and the University of the Philippines Broadcasting Association addressed to Sen. Loren Legarda. (Courtesy: Assumption Student Council – College/Facebook and UP Broadcasting Association/Facebook) Two student groups from educational institutions associated with Sen. Loren Legarda criticized her decision to join …
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Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima (Facebook) Acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca has no place in the Senate after showing that he’s the “trigger-happy” type. Thus, said House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima after iit was reported that Aplasca fired warning …
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