Philippine News

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo assured the country’s business leaders of a functioning and reliable judiciary as their counterpart in enhancing economic growth and stability. In his speech during the 2024 Justice Summit organized by the Supreme Court (SC) and the Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) held in Makati City on …

Secretary Teodoro Herbosa revealed plans to establish Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in provinces that lack facilities and are far from regional hospitals. Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Former Health Secretary Enrique Ona Jr., DOH OIC Assistant Secretary and Deputy Spokesperson Dr. Albert Domingo during the 2nd …

TRAVEL EXPO. Travel enthusiasts troop to SMX Convention Center as the three-day 2024 Travel Tour Expo (TTE) opens on Friday (Feb. 2, 2024). The travel expo is hosting more than 200 exhibitors. (Photo by Robert Alfiler) MANILA – The 2024 Travel Tour Expo (TTE), touted as the biggest travel fair of its kind …

Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte meet students during the national launching of the School Mental Health Program and kickoff of the school-based feeding program for fiscal year 2024 on January 24, 2024. (STAR / Walter Bollozos)  MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has denied any …

United Nations Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion Irene Khan (File photo) MANILA – United Nations Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan has expressed appreciation for the Philippines’ commitment to human rights. Khan’s recognition of the Philippine government’s resolve to uphold and protect human rights was …

A relative of a victim of an extra-judicial killing attends a memorial mass ahead of All Soul’s Day to remember loved ones slain in the government’s war on drugs, at the Commission on Human Rights in Manila on October 29, 2021. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa)  MANILA, Philippines —  Lawmakers …

Former President Rodrigo Duterte  Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night called for Mindanao to secede from the Philippines through a process based on a signature campaign that would be presented to the United Nations. At a news conference in Davao City, Duterte said it was Davao Del Norte Rep. …

ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (left), and Vice President Sara Duterte (PPAB. Facebook) Saying that “no one is above the law”, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro Is urging the House of Representatives to hold an inquiry on Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged involvement in drug-related killings during the …

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.  The Philippine National Police has appealed to the public to spare the institution from political noise. PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. told police officers to remain focused on their mandate. “Whatever news we’ve been hearing, the PNP will not …

METHANE REDUCTION. US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez talks to members of the press from the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea in a virtual briefing on Thursday (Feb. 1, 2024). Fernandez concludes his 10-day Indo-Pacific trip in Seoul. (Screenshot from Zoom) MANILA – Aside from engaging …