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Marcos: Justice for Drug War Victims Lies with Philippine Judiciary

Marcos: Justice for Drug War Victims Lies with Philippine Judiciary

Photo courtesy: AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa President Marcos emphasized that the responsibility for delivering justice to victims of the previous administration’s drug war rests with the Philippine police and judiciary. Amidst the International

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GMA Network wins 26 awards at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta

GMA Network wins 26 awards at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta

Unang Hirit was recognized as the Best Morning Show. Receiving the award for the Most GMA Network dominated the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta, clinching 26 awards for its exceptional contributions to broadcasting and entertainment. The

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Senate Issues Subpoena to Quiboloy over Sexual Abuse and forced Labor Allegations

Senate Issues Subpoena to Quiboloy over Sexual Abuse and forced Labor Allegations

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Facebook Page The Philippine Senate has issued a subpoena against Apollo Quiboloy, the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church and a figure wanted in the United States for alleged

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US Base Closures in Iraq Threaten Jobs of Hundreds of Filipino Workers

US Base Closures in Iraq Threaten Jobs of Hundreds of Filipino Workers

STAR / Walter Bollozos With the United States planning to withdraw its forces from Iraq, hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are facing the prospect of unemployment, according to migration specialist Manny Geslani. An

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PNP to Deploy 8,500 Officers for Edsa People Power Anniversary Security

PNP to Deploy 8,500 Officers for Edsa People Power Anniversary Security

STAR / Russell Palma The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced its plan to deploy approximately 8,500 officers across the nation to secure the 38th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on February 25.

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Looming dark cloud over the Marcos and Duterte’s political in-fighting

Looming dark cloud over the Marcos and Duterte’s political in-fighting

Rod Cantiveros

Photograph: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images 2024 Economy may be imperiled, making investors nervous, due to Marcos-Duterte’s bombshell. In the early month of the second year term of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the president of the

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Philippines Expects Bountiful Onion Harvest in 2024

Philippines Expects Bountiful Onion Harvest in 2024

Photo courtesy of Department of Agriculture-9 The Philippines is poised for a robust onion harvest this year, alleviating concerns of previous shortages. Anticipated to surpass 300,000 metric tons nationwide, the onion production forecast for

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UN Special Rapporteur Urges Abolition of Anticommunist Task Force in the Philippines

UN Special Rapporteur Urges Abolition of Anticommunist Task Force in the Philippines

Photo credit: Lyn Rillon United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Irene Khan has called on the Philippine government to disband the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac). Following her 10-day visit

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Senate-House Ceasefire Amid Charter Change Debates: A Shift in Focus on National Issues

Senate-House Ceasefire Amid Charter Change Debates: A Shift in Focus on National Issues

Photo courtesy: Jesse Bustos / The Philippine STAR Senators Sonny Angara and Ronald dela Rosa announced a ceasefire between the Senate and the House of Representatives, aiming to de-escalate tensions over Charter change debates.

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President Marcos Unveils Ambitious Plan for Pasig River Transportation Revitalization

President Marcos Unveils Ambitious Plan for Pasig River Transportation Revitalization

President Marcos is determined to transform the Pasig River into a vital transportation hub in Metro Manila, announcing plans for additional ferry boats and stations along the underutilized waterway. Speaking at the opening of

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