The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, April 15, condemned as “irresponsible and unacceptable” the reported use of cyanide in Ayungin Shoal, warning of serious environmental damage and signaling a possible diplomatic response as it awaits the results of a scientific...
Former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador S. Panelo on Wednesday, April 15, slammed the affidavits and testimony of Ramil Madriaga as “fabricated,” describing them as a “tall tale” filled with “incredible and false narratives.” The remarks form part of the escalating defense...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, April 8, said the Philippine government has expressed “cautious optimism” over the planned peace talks between the United States and Iran, which will be facilitated by Pakistan. In a statement, the DFA said it is hopeful that the...
In just over two years, the country will again head into a high-stakes national election. But long before the first ballot is cast in May 2028, a more fundamental contest must be resolved: the battle for clarity in our campaign finance laws. The recent ruling involving a case regarding Statement of...
While welcoming the Department of Education’s (DepEd) efforts to explore more flexible loan arrangements for public school teachers, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Thursday, February 5, warned that extending loan terms will only worsen educators’ growing debt burden if...
Teachers’ groups on Thursday, January 8, expressed deep condolences over the untimely passing of a teacher in Muntinlupa City and called for urgent reforms to protect the welfare of educators nationwide. In separate statements, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers – Philippines (ACT) and the...
Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, Filipino youth have stepped forward with a bold call for climate action, presenting a 12-point National Youth Statement to redefine resilience amid the worsening climate crisis. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 6, UNICEF said...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has declared a total net worth of P221,218,595.15 in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), reflecting a combination of real and personal properties valued at more than P252 million. Based on the summary of Estrada’s declaration, his real properties...
A total of 16 senators have so far revealed their latest Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) to provide the public with a snapshot of their financial standing, leaving eight in the Upper Chamber who have yet to disclose theirs. Senator Raffy Tulfo emerged as one the wealthiest...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed grief over the tragic death of Atty. Joshua L. Abrina, former Legal Officer of DepEd Palawan, and strongly condemned the attack that led to his killing. In a statement released by the Central Office on Thursday, September 18, DepEd Secretary Sonny...
Warning that graft continues to weaken institutions and harm the poor, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Monday, September 8, denounced widespread corruption in the country and called for stronger accountability measures in government. In a statement, the national...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, August 29, strongly condemned the hazing incident involving criminology students of Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) in Kidapawan City, Cotabato. The violent initiation during the reception rites on August 23 left 19 students injured, raising...
