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House of Representatives Panel studies 3 bills asking Marcos to back probe on drug war A joint panel in the House of Representatives on Wednesday began considering resolutions urging President Marcos to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation of alleged crimes against humanity committed during President …

PISTON’S EXIT. Members of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) march along Espana Boulevard toward Mendiola in Manila to end their three-day transport strike on Wednesday. The group opposes the Dec. 31 deadline given to jeepney operators to consolidate in connection with the jeepney modernization program. …

At a Glance According to the DFA, the Yemeni rebels seized the cargo vessel Galaxy Leader and took hostage its 25 crewmembers in retaliation for Israel’s offensive in Gaza. President Marcos assured the public that the government is doing all it can to ensure the safety of the 17 Filipino …

Joint maritime patrols by Filipino and American forces should not be taken against their countries, as the US Indo-Pacific Command and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), began three-day maritime and aerial patrols in local waters Tuesday. “I think there is no reason for any other party to take …

Vice President Sara Duterte on September 4, 2023 (STAR / Mong Pintolo)  MANILA, Philippines — Slighting from recent House calls urging cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), Vice President Sara Duterte has spoken up in defense of her father and argued that local courts can resolve drug war cases …

The first female Canadian senator with Filipino heritage would use her voice and position in the Parliament to break the stereotype on the Filipino people as she noted that a lot of young Filipinos in Canada are now dreaming bigger than ever. Speaking before select reporters at a reception held …

SUPPORT TO STUDENTS. At least 165 elementary school learners from 13 far-flung schools in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte province, receive bags and school supplies through the “PAGBABAGO: A Million Learners Campaign” of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Office of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday (Nov. 22, …

This photo shows activists in protest against Anti-Terror Law at University of the Philippines-Diliman. (The STAR / Boy Santos, File photo)  MANILA, Philippines — An Antipolo prosecutor junked the complaint under the Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Law (ATL) of 2020 against two activists. According to the resolution dated …

An aerial view shows flood-inundated houses at Capitol Hills in Alibagu, Ilagan city, Isabela province on October 31, 2022, after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the region. (STR/AFP)  MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers filed a bill that seeks to establish a legal framework to address loss and damage from climate change …

TOP PERFORMER. BJMP chief, Jail Director Ruel Rivera (2nd from left) and spokesperson, Jail Chief Insp. Jayrex Bustinera (2nd from right) receive the “Top Requested and Performing Agencies” award during the 2023 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards at the Hilton Hotel Manila on Nov. 21, 2023. Organized by the Presidential Communications …