PAO recruits more lawyers
THE Public Attorney's Office (PAO) will recruit 178 more lawyers to assist unprivileged Filipinos in need of legal representation, aid and counseling, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Monday.
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Marcos arrives at Batasan for 3rd SONA
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived on Monday afternoon at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City for his third State of the Nation Address (SONA).
SONA may bring delight to education sector - Angara
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) will likely bring good news to the education sector, Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara said Monday.
Senators, spouses glam up for SONA
MANILA, Philippines — Hours before President Ferdinand «Bongbong» Romualdez Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon, senators opened the third regular session of the 19th Congress in style.
NTC celebrates 45 years of fostering telecommunications for nation-building
SINCE its creation 45 years ago under Executive Order (EO) 546, promulgated on July 23, 1979, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has been responsible for the supervision, adjudication and control over all telecommunications services and radio and television networks throughout the Philippines.
WCOP champ from Bicol to sing national anthem at SONA
World Championships of Performing Arts 2024 gold medalist Blessie Abagat will sing the National Anthem during the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Monday.
Philippines 'cannot yield' its South China Sea position, president says
MANILA: Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday his country "cannot yield" and "cannot waver" on its position in the South China Sea, but it will find ways to de-escalate tensions in the contested waters. In his State of the Nation Address, Marcos also said "proper diplomatic channels and mechanisms under the rules-based international order remain the only acceptable means of settling disputes."
Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling outfits employing thousands.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the Philippines accusing them of venturing into crimes, including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnappings and murders.