Former congressman Mike Defensor (Courtesy: Mike Defensor / Facebook / Screenshot) Former congressman Mike Defensor on Friday said he was prepared to face the human trafficking complaint that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to file against him, insisting the case has no legal basis. “Haharapin ko. At …
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Now that the pre-trial proceedings have already concluded, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday, June 26 urged the Impeachment Court to consider advising both the prosecution and defense panels to refrain from openly commenting on the merits of the case. Lacson, who will serve as one of the senator-judges in …
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Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara leads an executive committee meeting on June 24, 2026 to discuss measures aimed at preventing future school shooting incidents in light of the tragedy at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on June 22. (Courtesy: DepEd Philippines / Sonny …
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National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag brief the press at the PCO building in Malacañang on May 14, 2026 (STAR / Noel Pabalate) MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag yesterday challenged Mike Defensor to file a case against his wife, Laguna 1st District Rep. …
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This photo illustration shows the front pages of the newspapers in Manila on November 7, 2024 showing the re-election of US President-elect Donald Trump (AFP / Jam Sta Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos gave U.S. President Donald Trump his strongest rating in a new 36-country survey, standing apart from a …
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Former senator Antonio ‘Sonny’ Trillanes IV files cyberlibel complaint on June 25, 2026 against Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Rodante Marcoleta, and the 18 alleged former bodyguards of fugitive ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co over the ‘maleta’ scandal. (Courtesy: Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV) Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV filed a cyberlibel complaint with …
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Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo TOKYO, June 26 (Jiji Press) — The 12 member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership decided Friday to begin preparatory talks with the Philippines, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates, a step toward launching accession negotiations. The …
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MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be holding a plebiscite in five barangays (villages) of Parañaque City next month. In Comelec Resolution No. 11231, the Comelec en banc set the plebiscite for July 25 that will update the city’s territorial boundaries, particularly five coastal barangays covering the reclaimed areas …
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(File photo courtesy of PNP MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered all police units nationwide to support the Department of Education’s (DepEd) actively strengthened school safety measures following the shooting incident at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., said …
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday, June 25 slammed the disinformation being peddled about the Juvenile Justice Act, saying the lies being circulated about the law do not make Filipino families safer. Pangilinan, primary author of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act or Republic Act No. 9344 and which was …
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