Palawan 2nd district Rep. Jose "Pepito" Alvarez literally rushed to the Senate in Pasay City on Thursday, June 4 after his name was included in a list of government officials who allegedly received money luggages ("maleta") from the so-called 18 Marine-bagmen. The 81-year-old Alvarez sought to deny...
Current and former House members whose names were implicated to supposed playoffs during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Thursday, June 4 said the claims were simply meant to distract from the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The sub-committee hearing--presided...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has tapped Sandy Arespacochaga as head coach of the national team’s U18 women’s squad which will vie in the 2026 FIBA Women’s U-18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers next month. Arespacochaga, a well-respected mentor in the collegiate and professional ranks,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, March 2 defended himself against critics who questioned him for not scheduling the 18 former military personnel to the Senate investigation into the anomalous flood control projects saying this may turn into a circus. Lacson is...
Malacañang believed that the 18 former marines, who claimed to have delivered kickbacks to President Marcos and other officials, were being used by people who wanted to bring the President and the government down. "Malamang (Most likely)!" Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has warned the fireworks industry that unsafe practices in production and handling will not be tolerated and urged strict compliance with safety rules amid the year-end surge in activity. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the agency is...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, July 18, said that Tropical Storm Crising (international name: “Wipha”), which slightly intensified as it moved west-northwestward toward mainland Cagayan and the Babuyan Islands, may reach the...
