In Metro Manila, political dynasties clash from within and between themselves
MANILA, Philippines – Family conflicts are a familiar narrative in the Philippines, often centered around inheritance disputes.
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'Pandas are coming': Two new bears depart China for US capital
BEIJING, China — Two giant pandas departed China for a zoo in the US capital on Monday, a Chinese conservation group said in a statement.
Max launching in Philippines, 6 other countries in November
MANILA, Philippines — Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its streaming service Max will now be available in seven more countries, including the Philippines, starting November 19.
Indonesia’s largest naval training ship docks in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Indonesia’s largest naval training ship is in Manila for a four-day goodwill visit, capping off a regional tour that included stops in other Asian countries.
MPBL: Zamboanga forces Game 3; Quezon makes semis
MANILA, Philippines — Zamboanga Master Sardines rode the hot hands of Pedrito Galanza Jr. to rout Paranaque, 94-66, on Monday, forcing a deciding Game 3 in their South Division quarterfinal series in the 6th MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Season at the Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City.
Rodrigo Duterte invited to House inquiry on drug war EJKs
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:23 p.m.)— The House joint committee has invited former President Rodrigo Duterte, along with senators Bong Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, to the next hearings on the drug war’s extrajudicial killings.
Press Release - Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on 143 Filipinos pardoned in UAE
I join our President in extending heartfelt gratitude to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his benevolent decision to grant pardon to 143 of our kababayans who have committed minor offenses.
Press Release - SIRM: Who should get ayuda from the gov't?
"This isn't the first time complaints have reached the Senate from officials and communities alike. AICS, AKAP, all types of ayuda are intended for the poor, not for those who exploit the poor for their political gain." SIRM also requested an update on the DSWD's own investigation into the OVP's report that requests for financial assistance coursed through them had been repeatedly denied. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian denied the claims and pledged to share screenshots between DSWD and OVP, as well as their report disproving the allegations of "politicized ayuda."