Philippine News

In this photo taken on April 3, 2024, an older model of a passenger jeepney produced since the 1950s by Sarao Motors, is displayed at the workshop in Las Pinas City, suburban Manila. About 70 years after the first jeepneys rolled on to the streets of the Philippines, the noisy, …

The Senate Energy Committee will start on May 6 its investigation on the alarming power supply issues, which caused massive brownouts in several parts of the country. Committee chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo also cited the declaration of red and yellow alerts in the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids by the …

DOJ, PNP warn violators of chain of command may face sanctions The Philippine National Police on Thursday warned cops who violate the chain of command when it comes to the policy of non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court that they may face sanctions. The Department of Justice also warned government …

The Philippines and United States have decided to collaborate on several initiatives, including concerns on maritime security and the cyber-digital space following a two-day bilateral meeting in the US capital amid Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. In a joint statement released by the Philippine Embassy in the US …

The International Criminal Court. (Courtesy: ICC Official Website) The Department of Justice (DOJ) warned government officials and employees Thursday against working with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which reportedly started its probe into the bloody drug war of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a press briefing held in Malacañang, DOJ …

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been cracking down on some flavored e-cigarettes that are being sold illegally near schools in Metro Manila. (Photo by Norman Cruz) Copenhagen, Denmark—The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is “alarming,” according to a report released on Thursday by the …

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV 50 retired, active police officials involved in Rody’s case At least 50 former and active police officials were contacted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the crime against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said. In a post …

These heat maps show areas in the Philippines where temperatures are expected to hit danger levels based on the three-day forecast from the state weather bureau. (Courtesy: DOST-PAGASA) Manila, Philippines—Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing thousands of schools to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to …

Navy says ‘out of normal’ presence amid Balikatan The number of Chinese vessels monitored in the West Philippine Sea has surged amid the annual Balikatan military exercises between Manila and Washington, the Philippine Navy said on Tuesday. Philippine Navy spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said for the …

President Marcos on Tuesday said there is no need to replace Vice President Sara Duterte as Education Secretary amid questions on her loyalty as an alter-ego of the Chief Executive. Mr. Marcos also assured the public that his working relationship with Duterte will not be affected amid the feud between …