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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 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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Philippines and China Reach Agreement on Maritime Communications in South China Sea
Photo source: AFP / Ted Aljibe In a recent bilateral consultation, the Philippines and China have forged an agreement to enhance maritime communications and promote a “calm” approach in addressing disputes in the South
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Department of Education Agrees to Gradual Return of June-March Academic Calendar in 2025
The STAR / Walter Bollozos In a unanimous decision, the Department of Education (DepEd) has collaborated with school officials, teachers, students, and parents to initiate the school year 2024-2025 on July 29, signaling a
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Devotees Barred from Climbing Carriage in Return of Black Nazarene Procession
Photo credit: Bullit Marquez / AP In Manila, the upcoming procession of the Black Nazarene on January 9 will mark its return after a three-year hiatus, but with strict measures in place. Devotees will
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SEC Adds Two More Entities to List of Investment Scams
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines has expanded its cautionary list, identifying two more entities potentially involved in investment scams. In its recent advisory, the SEC warned the public against Bny
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DepEd Assures Adequate Resources for Grade 11 Students Amid SHS Program Discontinuation
Photo Credit: ABS-CBN News The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has assured that public schools possess the necessary facilities and teaching staff to accommodate over 17,000 Grade 11 students affected by the
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Vatican Reaffirms Prohibition: Catholics Barred from Freemasonry
Photo credit: AFP Flippo Monteforte In a recent announcement, the Vatican has reaffirmed its longstanding prohibition on Catholics becoming Freemasons, a clandestine society with an estimated global membership of six million. The Vatican’s doctrinal
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Commission on Human Rights Faces Budget Scrutiny Over Abortion Support
Photo credit: Philippine Star Amidst debates on the decriminalization of abortion in the Philippines, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is at risk of a “zero budget” for the next year. Four male senators,
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Remulla Foresees Acquittal for De Lima in Final Drug Case
Photo credit: ABS-CBN News In a significant turn of events, former senator Leila de Lima has attended the hearing for her last drug case at the Muntinlupa Hall of Justice on November 13, 2023.
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