A South Korean national was arrested and 12 females, five of them minors, were rescued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) from a sex trafficking operation in Pampanga. The NBI identified the arrested South Korean as Shin Ki Jung who was arrested by NBI operatives in Angeles City last...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte questions the legality of his arrest on March 11, 2025. (Courtesy of Veronica Duterte / Instagram) (UPDATED) Former president Rodrigo Duterte was placed under the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday, March 11, after he was served a warrant of...
Suggst The National Food Authority (NFA) will allocate ₱10 billion for its modernization program, set to be fully operational next year, aimed at expanding rice storage, constructing new rice mills, and upgrading of drying facilities. The NFA said half of the funding was already granted...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday, March 10, that it does not have a “verifiable information” yet as to the reported issuance by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of a warrant of arrest against former president Rodrigo Duterte. “As of now, we have no verifiable information...
A nationwide survey has revealed that Filipino millennials prioritize success over relationships, marking a shift in generational values. The survey, conducted with 402 respondents and a five-percent margin of error, found that 64 percent of Filipino Millennials consider “being...
In a gathering that highlighted women’s empowerment and leadership, Camille Villar was recognized as one of the country’s most influential female figures during the Women’s Assembly 2025. The event, held at the historic YWCA – FFPI Building in Manila last Saturday, brought together...
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur—Senatorial candidate Camille Villar reaffirmed her commitment to women empowerment as she joined thousands of women in celebrating National Women’s Month in Ilocos. Speaking before 8,000 attendees at the Puso Ti Kababaihan District Celebration 2025 at Candon City Arena,...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) took a major step toward modernizing its Casino Filipino branches nationwide with the installation and operation of 1,968 new slot machines. The new machines, along with the rehabilitation and upgrade of casino facilities and new promotions...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) was asked on Sunday, March 9, to file cases before the Sandiganbayan against former and current officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) reportedly involved in alleged anomalies in the rice industry. "The Ombudsman must...
A total of 2,424 amnesty applications from former rebels have already been received and processed by the National Amnesty Commission (NAC), a year after the government started accepting requests for the abolition of their criminal liabilities for past political offenses. As of March 7, the NAC has...
The National Nutrition Council (NNC), the Philippines’ highest policy-making and coordinating agency on nutrition, recognized the Muntinlupa City government for its nutrition action plan. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led in recognizing high-performing local government units (LGUs) and...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday, March 7, felt bad as there were people criticizing Congress for the allocations it made under the 2025 national budget. He says endeavors such as the upcoming Estancia-Manlot-Calagna-an-Sicogon submarine cable power interconnection project in...
