Critics slam revival of drug war in Davao City
LEADING critics of the so-called war on drugs of former president Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday slammed the move of his son, Davao City Mayor Sebastian «Baste» Duterte, to revive the brutal policy.
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Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today
MANILA, Philippines — At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
On Mother’s Day President Marcos thanks Liza for defending family
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday, President Marcos expressed his appreciation to his wife, First Lady Liza Marcos for defending her family “at any turn.”
Quiboloy camp surrenders 5 guns
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy has surrendered five of the 19 firearms registered under his name.
Marcos Jr’s Partido Federal unites with Lakas-CMD
MANILA, Philippines — The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) led by President Marcos formalized its alliance with the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) yesterday, marking the revival of a UniTeam alliance for the 2025 midterm elections.
Philippines: Is the unstoppable Marcos-Duterte alliance headed for divorce?
With his signature bombast, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told a crowd of cheering supporters in January that his successor was a drug addict. The man who replaced him, Ferdinand «Bongbong» Marcos Jr, shot back, saying the former leader must have hurled the insult in an opioid-fuelled haze.
UP Mindanao introduces new degree programs, inclusive admissions policy
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao has announced upgrades to its academic programs and admissions policies.
Press Release - PRIB: Tol hopes for speedy trial with creation of courts
Sen. Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino expressed hope for a speedy trial as the Senate on Monday, May 6, 2024, approves on third and final reading several bills creating 54 new courts.
Transfer Quiboloy’s case to Metro Manila – lawmakers
MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive Apollo Quiboloy’s criminal cases in Davao City should be transferred to a court in Metro Manila, administration lawmakers said yesterday.