Following the weaker-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter of 2025, the country’s national socioeconomic planner stated that abandoning the Marcos administration’s ambitious growth goal of six percent to eight percent might be too soon. “It’s too early to...
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Wednesday seized approximately 101 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P686.8 million in a buy-bust operation in this city. PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez said two high-value suspects – a Chinese national and...
President Marcos has signed Republic Act No. 12199, which prioritizes early education, proper nutrition, and caring support to give young Filipino children, especially those aged zero to five, a strong start in life President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (file) The Early Childhood...
Former senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno have accepted the offer to be part of the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and former senator Leila de Lima (Facebook) “The House Speaker has...
Two suspected human traffickers, a Filipina and a Japanese national, have been arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for attempting to send 13 Filipinos to Japan. The suspects, whose names were withheld, have been turned over to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. served as the country’s delegate at the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, Germany where he presented substantial pledges to further support global peace operations. Teodoro delivered the country’s...
Ancient artifacts, age-old artworks, and themed dioramas—these are just some of the things that come to mind when we think of museums. They allow visitors to get a glimpse of what life was like before. But apart from showcasing general culture and heritage, many museums around the world also...
A ranking congressman has welcomed the possibility of former senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno joining the House prosecution panel in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. House Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun...
ILOILO CITY – After almost a decade, the people of Antique province have elected a governor from the Javier political clan – former Rep. Paolo. PAOLO Javier (third from left) is proclaimed the governor of Antique province. Also in photo is father Exequiel ‘Boy Ex’ Javier (left), a...
President Marcos has signed a law that amends the safety measures and penalties under the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. (MANILA BULLETIN/ Arnold Quizol) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12209 which amended several sections of RA No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. The law was...
Senators Francis Tolentino and Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. on Wednesday, May 14 conceded their defeat in the senatorial race during the May 12 midterm elections, thanking their supporters and called for unity despite their loss. Both Tolentino and Revilla ran under the Bagong Alyansa...
Proposals to ease the impact of rising living costs on Filipino workers include possible tax breaks and expanded employment opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said that while wage adjustments are being reviewed by regional wage...
