The Kamuning Footbridge, also dubbed online as “Mt. Kamuning” due to its steep and towering design, is photographed on August 14, 2025. (STAR / Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — People can expect a more accessible way of crossing EDSA in Kamuning once the construction of the new footbridge in the …
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PH not responsible for Chinese vessels’ collision—DFA
The Philippines “has no responsibility” over the collision of two Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc while chasing Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Suluan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. This image shows the exact moment when China Coast Guard (CCG) ship “3104” collided with a Chinese People’s Liberation …
Read More »SC upholds Senate subpoena vs ex-Bamban mayor Alice Guo
Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo attends the Senate hearing on her alleged POGO activities on Sept. 17, 2024 (Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau) MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday, August 15, said that it reaffirmed the Senate subpoena against Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, who has been …
Read More »Teodoro reiterates need for credible defense posture
NO ‘SOFT WIN’. Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. delivers a speech during the US-ASEAN Business Council 2025 Aerospace, Defense and Security (ADS) Mission to the Philippines on Thursday (Aug. 14, 2025). Teodoro expounded on the complex geopolitical and socio-economic realities faced by the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of DND) MANILA – …
Read More »NCRPO rallies behind Torre amid brewing ‘turf war’
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III (center) visits the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City on July 17, 2025. (Courtesy: NCRPO) Police personnel based in Metro Manila expressed their unshakeable support to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III …
Read More »SEC chief calls for ensuring integrity in boosting capital market
INTEGRITY AND GROWTH. Integrity Initiative, Inc. chair lawyer Alexander Cabrera (from left), Institute of Corporate Directors chair emeritus Dr. Jesus Estanislao, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson lawyer Francis Ed Lim, and good governance advocate Heidi Mendoza during the panel discussion of the 8th general membership meeting of the Financial Executives …
Read More »Marcos unearths serious ‘lapses’ in Bulacan flood control project
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon inspect a dike along Pampanga River in Brgy. Bulusan, Calumpit, Bulacan on August 15, 2025. Joining them are Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando and Brgy. Bulusan captain Danilo Marin. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered a …
Read More »Supreme Court asked to strike down law postponing 2025 Barangay, SK polls
File photo shows employee of the Quezon City Comelec office carrying a ballot box for distribution to the 4th, 5th and 6th districts of the city ahead of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. (The Philippine STAR / Jesse Bustos, File) MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has been …
Read More »US briefly deploys 2 warships to a disputed South China Sea shoal after Chinese collision
THE United States deployed two warships on Wednesday in a disputed South China Sea shoal, where two Chinese navy and coast guard ships collided two days ago while trying to drive away a smaller Philippine ship in a high-seas accident captured on video, alarming several Western and Asian countries. Both …
Read More »Congress vows “transparent” budget process for P6.793T 2026 spending plan
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) submitted the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 National Expenditure Program to both houses of Congress on Wednesday, with lawmakers promising a more transparent budget process that will be open to the public. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman led the DBM delegation in handing over the document …
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