Vice President Sara Duterte renewed her criticism of the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the proceedings involving former President Rodrigo Duterte have exposed what she described as the tribunal 's "reputation, interests, and agenda." In an interview in The Hague on July 30,...
Vice President Sara Duterte disclosed that former President Rodrigo Duterte developed bed sores while under detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the condition remains a concern because of his age and diabetes. In an interview conducted on July 30 and released by the Office of...
Acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza found himself dealing with an unexpected problem back home even as he represents the Philippines at the Amman International Film Festival in Jordan. In a social media post, Mendoza questioned a water bill amounting to more than ₱12,000, saying he was...
Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has secured a 25-year extension of its concession to operate the country’s largest and most advanced international container terminal. In a disclosure on Thursday, July 30, ICTSI said it signed a renewal agreement with the...
Philippine goods exports and imports both reached record highs in the first half of 2026, defying disruptions from the Middle East war and persistent threats of higher United States (US) tariffs, with outbound shipments climbing to $46.72 billion and inbound purchases totaling $77.53 billion. The...
Vice President Sara Duterte reiterated her position that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction over the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying the tribunal has no legal basis to continue pursuing the case after the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute....
Vice President Sara Duterte called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately release former President Rodrigo Duterte, arguing that his continued detention is unjust and no longer meets the conditions required under the Rome Statute. Speaking before Filipino supporters gathered in...
Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC), one of the largest Asian food service companies, has unveiled a four-year growth plan to double Tim Ho Wan’s store network in Taiwan by advancing its franchise-led expansion strategy. The firm said it plans to increase Tim Ho Wan’s dim sum store network from 16 to 32...
Before, healthcare was a term mostly used in conversations within hospitals and clinics. It was something people turned to only when illness struck. Today, that narrative has changed. Healthcare is now discussed far beyond medical institutions. It influences how we work, eat, travel, and age,...
Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp. signed an agreement with Petron Corp. to design, construct, and operate a ₱340 million Jet A-1 fuel farm at Bohol-Panglao International Airport. In a statement, Aboitiz InfraCapital said Petron, the country’s largest oil company and sole refiner, won...
Lovi Poe is making another major mark behind the camera as "Makikiraan Po (Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors)," the latest film from internationally acclaimed Filipino auteur Lav Diaz, heads to one of the world 's most prestigious film festivals. The historical drama has been selected to make its...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday to decide whether to permanently remove the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. British barrister Karim Khan has been accused of sexual...
