Senators Risa Hontiveros, Win Gatchalian, and Ping Lacson (Courtesy: Senate of the Philippines) Senator Risa Hontiveros said the minority bloc fully intends to contribute to restoring the people’s trust and hopes some members of the majority bloc would join their efforts to redeem the Senate’s integrity. “Is there anything worse? …
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The entrance of the Senate building in Pasay City as it went on lockdown on May 13, 2026 after gunshots were heard inside. (Photo by AFP) The country’s biggest business groups called on senators to uphold institutional integrity and restore public confidence in the Upper Chamber amid heightened political tensions …
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Bureau of Fire Protection rescuers, together with responders from various partner agencies, continuously conduct search, rescue, and retrieval operations at the collapsed structure incident site in Brgy. Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, on May 25, 2026. (Courtesy: Bureau of Fire Protection Central Luzon/Facebook) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) summoned …
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Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa talks to media at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 13, 2026 (AFP / Jam Sta Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — Mayors for Good Governance, a coalition of incumbent mayors in the Philippines, on Monday, May 25, called out the Senate’s handling …
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Former senator Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB photo) President Marcos has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Malacañang announced on Monday, May 25. During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President believes Tolentino is …
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Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (File photo) MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is pushing the rollout of the Electronic Airway Bill (e-AWB) for a faster and more efficient export trade. Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said Monday the measure is expected to reduce delays, cut costs and modernize cargo processing for exports. …
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Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro (Screengrab from RTVM video) MANILA – A comprehensive climate-resilience package and accelerated infrastructure funding will be rolled out in the Davao Region to protect agricultural communities from severe production losses caused by extreme moisture stress. During a Palace press briefing Monday, Presidential …
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it is fully aligned with what it described as law enforcement partners in enforcing the possible additional arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) earlier said it received reports of more names that will be subjected to …
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Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada attend the Senate plenary session, May 4, 2026 (Senate of the Philippines / Release) MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta were elected Monday, May 25, as vice chairpersons of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, the panel leading the chamber’s investigation into …
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C) administers the oath taking of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa during Dela Rosa’s Assumption of Command Ceremony at the Camp Crame in Manila on July 1, 2016 (AFP / Noel Celis) MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Jose Melencio …
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