The Philippines has condemned the latest missile launches conducted by North Korea, which it said only further increased the tension in the Indo-Pacific region. In a statement on Friday, Nov. 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said North Korea's action only aggravated the tension in the...
Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar issued a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 5, extending the city government’s sympathy to the bereaved family of slain journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa. Mabasa was gunned down Monday night, Oct. 3, in front of the gate of BF Resort Village, in Barangay...
The United States joined other nations on Wednesday in taking interest in the investigation on the ambush of hard-hitting radio commentator Percy Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid​, after the cas​e​ prompted foreign governments ​to ​seek justice for the slain...
The Philippines has expressed "regret" over the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as it said the gathering ended "without even a flicker of hope" to ensure peace amid threats that some countries may resort to the use of nuclear weapons. For the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, Aug. 9 expressed concern over the arrest of former vice presidential candidate and activist Walden Belllo for cyberlibel, as she said "critical voices like his are essential to any democracy". Hontiveros, an opposition lawmaker, called on President Ferdinand...
The Philippines has joined the Association of Southeast Nation's (ASEAN) position in condemning the execution of four opposition activists in Myanmar. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, July 26, that the country supports its fellow ASEAN countries in denouncing the act and "is...
The Commission on Audit (COA) cited the Parañaque city government for its fair and transparent financial statement report on Tuesday, June 21. Mayor Edwin Olivarez and City Administrator Fernando Soriano. (Photo from Parañaque PIO) Mayor Edwin Olivarez thanked National Capital Region (NCR) COA...
Photo taken at Cawayan Elementary School in Irosin, Sorsogon in December 2021 (OSDS - DepEd Sorsogon Province Official) To help ensure an effective learning recovery, the Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the importance of transforming education for all. “We emphasize the urgent need...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan tagged as "wasted" opportunity the call of his alma mater to not vote for candidates from political dynasties that "entrench corruption and patronage" but failed to name any. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (Photo from Team Kiko) The...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) stressed Friday, April 29, that it will let the court decide on the case of alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa after hr recanted his statements against detained Senator Leila de Lima’s supposed illegal drug trade involvement in the New Bilibid Prisons...
Malacañang said Wednesday it believes that the conflict among the Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioners will be resolved "amicably and professionally." In a statement, presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said the Palace respects the independence of the poll body. He added that the...
Read it here It was unfortunate that people all over the world witnessed WIll Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock earlier at the 94th Academy Awards. Apparently, Rock made a joke about Smith's wife Jada who is suffering from Alopecia Areata including hair loss. Smith got emotional and went on stage...
