Batanes, Ilocos Norte under state of calamity
LAOAG, Ilocos Norte, Philippines — The provincial governments of Batanes and Ilocos Norte yesterday declared a state of calamity due to damage caused by Typhoon Julian.
Reports latest news
‘Typhoon Julian weakens’
MANILA, Philippines — Julian has weakened into a typhoon but will have no direct effect over the country as it re-enters the Philippine area of responsibility today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Remulla, Timor-Leste president discuss Teves case, POGOs
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla met with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta on Oct. 1 to discuss diplomatic and security issues, including the risks involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and the extradition of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr.
DOJ urged to charge Duterte-appointed police chiefs over Barayugua killing
MANILA, Philippines — House leaders advised the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file murder charges against the two suspects behind the assassination of retired police general Wesley Barayuga without waiting for the joint committee’s probe on extrajudicial killings to conclude.
PH explores options to repatriate Filipinos in Lebanon
THE Philippine government is exploring all options to evacuate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) out of conflict-hit Lebanon, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday.
Cristy Fermin says 4 charges filed vs her by Sarah Lahbati's parents junked
MANILA, Philippines — A court reportedly junked the four cases actress Sarah Lahbati's parents filed against veteran columnist Cristy Fermin and her co-hosts Wendell Alvarez and Romel Chika.
Calls to end to hazing 'culture' after Atio Castillo verdict, new victim
MANILA, Philippines — A Manila court's decision to convict 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity for the 2017 hazing death of Horacio "Atio" Castillo III has reignited calls to eradicate the "culture of hazing."
Press Release - Hontiveros calls for stronger safety measures for OFWs, to meet distressed Pinoys in Qatar
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday called for stronger safety measures to better protect the rights and well-being of Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as she is set to meet distressed OFWs in the State of Qatar who have been victims of abuse and harassment.