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Senator Ronald Dela Rosa  Amid reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) could soon issue warrants for his arrest for leading former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, Senator Ronald dela Rosa challenged President Marcos to “be man enough” to tell them if the government indeed allowed the court’s …

On the 125th anniversary of the first Philippine Republic, President Marcos has reiterated his stance on protecting the Philippines’ territory, stressing that the country will continue to resist any attempts to “trample our sacred shores.” President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. leads the 125th anniversary of the first Philippine Republic in …

Photo shows Kingdom of Jesus Christ church founder Apollo Quiboloy./Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Facebook Page  MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Tuesday served a subpoena on self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” and Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) preacher Apollo Quiboloy after not …

(File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed openness to possible amendments to the political provisions of the 1987 Constitution, particularly on term limits. “Let’s be practical. In terms of the term limits, look at what happened. When I was mayor for nine years, hindi na ko …

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on July 24, 2023. (STAR / KJ Rosales)  MANILA, Philippines —  House Speaker Martin Romualdez has shrugged off a senator’s allegation that he ordered lawmakers to gather signatures for the campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution via People’s Initiative. Without outright denying Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela …

A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel appears to grab a Filipino fishing boat from a Filipino fishermen off Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales on Jan. 12, 2024. The Philippine Coast Guard said the CCG directed the crew of the boat to return the sea shells he gathered back into the sea. …

(File photo) MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday said it would exercise its oversight function to ensure the effective implementation of laws, particularly the PHP5.768 trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2024. In his speech during the resumption of session, Romualdez said the House has more time to exercise its …

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Sunday asked the Commission on Audit (COA) to conduct a special audit on P51 billion in funds released to the first district of Davao through Rep. Paolo Duterte during the last three years of the Duterte administration. Trillanes, who described the huge fund allocation …

Government representatives warmly welcome UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan who is in the country for a 10-day country visit to the Philippines from Jan. 23, 2024 to Feb. 2, 2024. (DFA)  MANILA, Philippines — United Nations special rapporteur Irene Khan has arrived in the Philippines on Monday to embark on …

Metro Manila Skyway (PNA file photo)  MANILA – A lawmaker on Monday proposed the construction of two light rail lines on C5 Road and Metro Manila Skyway to ease the traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Manila Rep. Joel Chua, vice chair of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, said he is …