CHR probes kidnapping of activist’s brother
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is investigating the alleged kidnapping of a brother of an activist and former political prisoner in Batangas last week.
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‘More robust’ Philippines-Australia ties seen in Marcos Jr. visit
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos vowed yesterday to act as a “bridge” that would further link the Philippines with its strategic partner Australia during his two-day visit to Canberra, which he hopes will lead to “more robust” ties between the two countries.
Go distributes aid for Tondo fire victims
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go provided assistance to fire victims from Barangay 52 in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday.
Press Release - Chiz tells colleagues: Senate must draft rules on adoption of Cha-Cha proposals
Sen. Chiz Escudero cautioned his colleagues on Wednesday (Feb. 28) against proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 without a clear set of guidelines that are contained in the Rules of the Senate.
'Dune: Part Two' review: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya amaze in epic sequel
MANILA, Philippines — The vision of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve truly knows no bounds, this as he carries it out once more in his latest film "Dune: Part Two," a continuation of Frank Herbert's iconic novel on the big screen (where it belongs).
Wage hike to cut GDP growth, raise unemployment – NEDA
MANILA, Philippines — The proposed legislation for a P100 wage increase for private workers could shave up to 0.5 percentage point off the country’s economic growth and reverse gains made in lowering inflation and unemployment numbers, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
White, Ajido end Philippines' medal drought in Asian Age Group swimming tilt
CAPAS, Tarlac -- Filipino-British Heather White and Jamesray Ajido delivered the country’s breakthrough medals by snaring a bronze each in the 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships at the New Clark City here Tuesday night.
Moment of truth for Ancajas, Inoue
TOKYO — For a while during Friday’s official weigh-in, there was hushed silence in the room when Jerwin Ancajas, the Filipino challenger, was told to strip naked in front of the scales.