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OPLAN PAG-ABOT. Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Oplan Pag-Abot are seen in this undated photo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has institutionalized the Pag-Abot Program to ensure the effective delivery of services to disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals living in the streets. (Photo courtesy of DSWD) MANILA – President …

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla  The government will not stop the International Criminal Court (ICC) from investigating former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, provided that its conduct follows Philippine legal procedures. “We’re not here to stop them (ICC) because if they’re not doing anything illegal, there’s nothing wrong …

The Lamitan City local government unit is one of more than 20 LGUs that received special efficiency, resiliency, innovation, and dynamism awards from the Bangsamoro government during an awarding rite in Cotabato City on Dec. 18, 2024. (Philstar.com / John Unson)  COTABATO CITY — More than 20 local government units …

PH DAVOS DELEGATION. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (seated center) and other Philippine officials join foreign business executives for a group photo after the Breakfast Interaction with the Philippine delegation to the World Economic Forum roundtable discussion at the Belvedere Hotel in Davos, Switzerland. With the Speaker are Energy Secretary …

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)  has recorded the 10 areas with lowest temperatures in the country among which areas in the northern Luzon were included. (Manila Bulletin file photo/ Pixabay)  In PAGASA’s latest live broadcast, weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said there is a “weakening” effect …

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada speaks to reporters following his acquittal Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, of the plunder charges filed before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division. (Office of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada/ Rey Javelosa)  The Sandiganbayan has cleared Senator Jinggoy Estrada of plunder charges, but found him guilty of direct and indirect bribery, in …

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning Vow closer dialog to deal with ‘maritime emergencies’ in Ayungin Chinese and Philippine officials have agreed on the need for closer dialogue to deal with “maritime emergencies” and de-escalate conflict in the South China Sea, including …

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte (Courtesy of Inday Sara Duterte Facebook) MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte lamented on Friday the reported bribery attempts in order to push through with a People’s Initiative (PI) for charter change. Duterte said that the PI attempts, which she said also happen in …

Graphics by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed understanding and discourse. Read our explainer on influence operations.  MANILA, Philippines — Filipino reporters and a known maritime …

China has said it will not accept any provocation on the Taiwan question as it justified its recent remark, described as “low talk” by the Philippines’ defense chief, against President Marcos. Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s Foreign Ministry, said Marcos’ congratulatory remark to Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te violated the one-China …