THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has affirmed the cancellation of the registration of the Duty to Energize the Republic Through the Enlightenment of the Youth (Duterte Youth) Party-list. In a resolution promulgated on Aug. 29, the commission denied the appeal filed by Duterte Youth to reverse the June …
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A LETTER written by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in 2023 seems to validate the controversial reassignments made by former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III, and refuted claims he “overstepped his bounds.” A document obtained by The Manila Times showed that the July 13, 2023 letter, which was …
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The Taiwan flag flutters in front of the Taipei 101 building in Taipei on July 2, 2025 (AFP / I-Hwa Cheng) MANILA, Philippines — China has turned up the heat on the Philippines, accusing Manila of undermining its One China commitments after reports that Taiwan’s top diplomat Lin Chia-lung quietly …
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The House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Much has been said about the House of Representatives “mangling” of the national budget. But what if the budget guide that House members received from the start was already faulty? Deputy Speaker Antipolo 1st district Rep. Ronaldo “Ronnie” Puno hinted at the …
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Department of Public Works and Highways central office in Manila (File photo) MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will temporarily suspend the approval of travel abroad applications for three months, amid an ongoing investigation involving its personnel. In a memorandum issued on Friday, Secretary Manuel Bonoan ordered the …
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Then Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at the change of command ceremony on June 2, 2025. (Courtesy: Office of the Chief PNP) Malacañang confirmed Friday that former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has not yet decided whether …
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Vice President Sara Duterte urged President Marcos to seek advice from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) when addressing the country’s problems, stressing that Filipinos abroad are the “best consultants” on global best practices.President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP Photo) Speaking to reporters in The Hague on …
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Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, accompanied by his lawyer Lorna Kapunan, files criminal charges before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, July 3, 2025 against Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and Alan Bantiles for accusations related to the case of “missing sabungeros.” (Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — An Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order …
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Courtesy of AlterMidya The Philippines on Saturday commemorated National Press Freedom Day, as media advocates renewed calls for the immediate release of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administration to free Cumpio, whose trial is nearing its conclusion. …
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BSKE POSTPONEMENT. Indelible ink is poured over a voter’s pointing finger after casting his ballot for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in Negros Oriental on Oct. 30, 2023. Malacañang on Friday (Aug. 29, 2025) said the Office of Solicitor General will file a comment on the petition challenging the …
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