Lawmakers twit CHR ‘bias’ towards criminals

  MANILA, Aug. 8— Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives has expressed dismay at the way the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has been performing...

Bloggers tapped to raise awareness on ASEAN, combat fake news

BALI, INDONESIA, Aug. 8— In a bid to boost its online presence and create greater awareness to the public, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...

3 village chairs in Koronadal monitored for drugs

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Aug. 8— Authorities are monitoring three barangay chairs in Koronadal City for alleged involvement in illegal drug-related activities. Koronadal City Mayor Peter Miguel...

6k senior high school studes get career, education services

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Aug. 8 — Around 6,000 Senior High School (SHS) students here have received free career guidance and other related education services as part...

Comelec chair urged to go on leave amid ‘unexplained wealth’ issue

MANILA, Aug. 8 — An election watchdog urged Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Juan Andres Bautista to take a leave of absence following allegations of having...

SUC students need to graduate on time or lose chance at free tuition

MANILA, Aug. 8— Students in state universities and colleges (SUCs) should finish their degrees or courses within a year after the period prescribed in their program...

Pres. Duterte is guest of honor at PNP’s 116th anniversary

MANILA, Aug. 8 — Pres. Rodrigo Duterte will be guest of honor in the 116th founding anniversary celebration of the Philippine National Police at Camp Crame on...

Interior Dept. scraps Obama era rule on coal royalties

WASHINGTON — The Interior Department on Monday scrapped an Obama-era rule on coal royalties that mining companies had criticized as burdensome and costly. The Trump administration...

Highlights of the ASEAN Post- Ministerial Conferences

Philippine president on human rights: “Don’t go there”

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met Monday with America’s top diplomat, where he voiced solidarity with the U.S. amid global concerns over North Korea’s nuclear program and angrily...