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Security threat forces Senate into temporary work-from-home setup

Senator Tito Sotto describes the reported threat in the Senate as 'a clear and present danger'

Palace calls kickback accusers as ’18 garbage collectors’

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday appealed to the public to call the 18 men claiming to have delivered suitcases of cash to certain politicians, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the “18 Basurero (garbage collectors).” The Palace official said this was because the 18 men allegedly described the cash they delivered

Marcos urged to fast-track aid, safety checks after Mindanao quake

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate has called on the Marcos administration to expedite relief operations and structural inspections following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Southern Mindanao. Zarate, who was in the region when the tremor occurred, described the quake as one of the strongest in

AFP: Misleading to still call alleged bagmen ‘ex-Marines’

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it would be “misleading” to still describe as “ex-Marines” the group of 18 individuals who claimed to have served as “bagmen” for a former lawmaker who sent suitcases of cash to various political figures as kickbacks from public works funds. In a statement on Friday, the AFP stressed

Youth group seeks ban on vapes, e-cigarettes

MANILA, Philippines — More than 6,000 young Filipinos joined online and on-ground activities for World No Tobacco Day, calling for an immediate ban on vapes and e-cigarettes and denouncing what they described as tobacco and vape industry interference. The collective action was led by the TobaccOFF NOW! movement, whose youth advocates urged the government to

‘Ex-Marines’ no longer with military at time of allegations – AFP

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has clarified that the so-called 18 “Marines” who appeared in a proceeding at the Senate Thursday were no longer part of the service at the time their alleged acts related to the flood control mess took place. “While some reports have collectively described them as

Luistro, De Lima on ‘ex-Marines’ kickback claims: There are lying

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro and Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima have denied receiving money from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, saying the allegations are lies being propagated to discredit prosecutors in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In statements on Thursday, they described the accusations

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2 alleged NPA rebels surrender in Occidental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered to authorities in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday in what police described as a result of sustained intelligence and peace-building efforts in the province. The surrender took place at the headquarters of the 402nd Battalion Maneuver Company (BMC) of the

House leaders commend Bojie Dy for steady leadership, strong performance

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives leaders on Wednesday night adopted a resolution commending Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III for providing what they described as stable, collaborative, and purposeful leadership. His stewardship, according to the resolution, enabled the House of Representatives to sustain its legislative momentum and public trust during the First Regular Session

Pangilinan: Events under Cayetano’s leadership show ‘impunity’

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Kiko Pangilinan describes the past events in the Senate under the leadership of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, including the two-day absence of the majority senators, as “impunity.” Pangilinan remarked on Tuesday – the second day that the plenary did not begin after Cayetano did not appear to preside, and all

Duterte should clear her name with evidence, not technicalities – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said Vice President Sara Duterte should take the opportunity to clear her name by addressing the allegations against her with evidence, rather than relying on what it described as “mere technicalities” in seeking the outright termination of her impeachment case. Palace press officer Claire Castro made the unsolicited advice to

Castro calls Paolo Duterte ‘living in darkness, fake news’

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday described Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte as someone “living in darkness and fake news” after he criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and questioned the administration’s accomplishments. During a press briefing, Castro responded to Duterte’s remarks, in which he challenged Marcos to enumerate the accomplishments of

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Agusan del Sur’s Mt. Magdiwata in rare, crucial bloom

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — A rare and breathtaking natural spectacle has been unfolding at the Mt. Magdiwata Forest Reserve here, where vast stretches of forest canopy resembling giant cauliflowers can be seen from afar. Local experts described the sight as a landmark sign of the mountain’s ecological recovery. From a distance, the

De Lima precedent gives reason to deny online Senate voting – Macalintal

MANILA, Philippines — A previous Senate decision denying former Senator Leila de Lima the privilege of voting and participating virtually in Senate proceedings established a precedent against allowing the same arrangement for Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said on Friday. In a statement, Macalintal described the Senate majority’s argument to allow

Marcos ‘watched with horror’ what Senate has become

TOKYO, Japan—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he “watched with horror” the events that had rocked the Senate over the past three weeks, including the May 13 shooting incident, which he described as “fake.” He also noted how “the discourse had gone shallow” in the chamber, with the differences in views becoming “personal,” if

Zubiri breaks silence about ‘betrayal’ resulting in ouster 2 years ago

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri publicly broke his silence Wednesday regarding his removal from the Senate leadership two years ago, expressing disappointment over what he described as betrayal by colleagues whom he considered to be close political allies. In an emotional message addressed to his constituents and supporters in Bukidnon, alongside Gov.

Viral tree in Tagbilaran brings ‘Cherry blossom’ vibes to locals

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — A blooming pink trumpet tree near a mall in this city has become an instant attraction, with many residents flocking to the area to take photos and admire what some describe as a “little piece of Japan” in Bohol. The tree, located on a vacant lot, recently burst into

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De La Salle leaders tell senators: Serve people, not power

MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of De La Salle institutions across the country urged senators to put public service above political interests, warning against the “normalization” of institutions being used to protect “a powerful few from accountability.” In a statement released Wednesday, heads of Lasallian schools and universities across the country decried what they described as