French Ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel is confident that the Philippines and France will build stronger relations in the future, as the two countries looked back at the high-level exchanges and agreements that defined the past year of their relations. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel delivers his remarks …
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WHISTLEBLOWER. National Police Commission Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan (left) and whistleblower Julie Patidongan alias Totoy answer questions from the media after Patidongan filed administrative complaints against 12 cops before Napolcom on July 14, 2025. The Department of Justice on Tuesday (July 15) said Patidongan remains an accused …
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Photo from the Philippine Army show Filipino and Australian troops conducting ground assault exercises during bilateral training in Australia over the weekend. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, the Philippines is participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the …
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Former suspect turned whistleblower Julie ‘Totoy’ Patidongan speaks at a press conference after filing administrative complaints against police officers allegedly involved in the ‘missing sabungeros’ case at the National Police Commission (Napolcom) office in Quezon City on July 14, 2025. Also present in this photo are Napolcom Vice Chairperson and …
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Retired Lieutenant Gen. Jonnel Estomo Retired Lieutenant Gen. Jonnel Estomo, the former chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), denied on Tuesday the accusations of whistleblower Julie ‘Dondon’ Patidongan, who incriminated him in the abduction and execution of the ‘missing sabungeros.’ In an official statement, Estomo said he …
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OIL RIG. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. looks on as he flies by Malampaya gas-to-power project off the coast of Palawan on Monday (July 14, 2025). Phase 4 of the Malampaya project commenced last month aiming to develop new wells to extend the facility’s life and sustain its output. (Bongbong Marcos …
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Coast Guard personnel during a retrieval operation for the remains of the missing sabungeros in Taal Lake on July 12, 2025. (Philippine Coast Guard / Release) Ex-NCRPO chief among 12 cops linked to case of sabungeros MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confirmed that some of the …
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ILLEGAL DRUGS. Operatives from NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group examines PHP164.7 million worth of shabu found from the luggage of a Canadian national at the NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Monday (July 14, 2025). Authorities arrested the 66-year-old traveler from Toronto, Canada. (Photo courtesy of PDEA) MANILA – Authorities …
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Photo shows the official render of the new terminal building, which will have six passenger boarding bridges and 36 check-in counters. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos vowed yesterday to develop regional airports to improve international tourist arrivals. At the groundbreaking ceremony for the P2.5-billion Caticlan passenger terminal …
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Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson (Office of Senator Lacson) Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has filed a bill expanding the scope of the country’s anti-wiretapping law to give Philippine authorities to the much-needed added teeth to go against crimes including coup d’ etat, robbery in band, highway robbery, drug-related offenses and money …
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