Philippine News

Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte should stay away from countries where the International Criminal Court (ICC) has influence, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Wednesday, July 19. Remulla’s advise was aired not only to Duterte but also to other persons, like retired Philippine National Police …

The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber on Tuesday ruled to resume the investigation into the bloody war on drugs during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. ICC Presiding Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, during an open court hearing in The Netherlands, denied the appeal of the Philippine government against …

At a Glance Brawner will replace General Andres Centino, who will be appointed as the Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea. Brawner is currently the Commanding General of the Philippine Army, which he assumed on December 10, 2021. Brawner is a recipient of the Lapu-Lapu Award for his “valuable contributions” …

A collaboration between Australia and the Philippines identifies potential strategies to reduce fruit fly infestation and improve the yield and quality of “Carabao” mango through innovative area-wide management approaches. The project, “Development of area-wide management approaches for fruit flies in mango for Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region” is …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the P170-billion solicited Public Private Partnership (PPP) proposal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Arsenio Balisacan said on Wednesday. Marcos, who heads the NEDA Board, gave the nod for the project during a meeting in Malacañang. …

FOOD STAMP HANDOUT. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gives the ‘Walang Gutom’ food stamp card to one of the 50 initial beneficiaries from Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, with DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio (from left) witnessing. A banner also shows the recipients what food they can get …

A division of the Supreme Court has suspended former press secretary Rose Breatrix Cruz-Angeles from her practice of law for six months for violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Former press secretary Rose Breatrix Cruz-Angeles. File Photo  In an 11-page resolution, dated March 27,2023, the Court Third Division said the …

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan joins Port of Subic district collector Carmelita Talusan during an inspection of the counterfeit items valued at ₱240 million, which were intercepted by authorities over the weekend in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. (Butch Gunio)  Subic Bay Freeport – …

Maharlika ‘a bold step toward transformation’ MAHARLIKA ENACTED INTO LAW. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. beams as he holds up a copy of the bill enacting the Maharlika Investment Fund as Republic Act 11954 in a ceremony at Malacanang Palace on Tuesday. Applauding the President are (from left) Senate President Juan …

At a Glance President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed into law the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) on Tuesday, July 18. He tags the MIF as an extremely important measure crucial for the Philippines’ economic development. He noted that the MIF is a “crucial undertaking” that will support the government’s overall …