Duterte says Nur Misuari threatened war if federalism will not push through

A war might be waged by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari if the country does not shift to a federal system of...

Gov’t appeals to keep oceans, seas plastic-free

MANILA — The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on Wednesday appealed to keep the oceans and seas free from plastic and other harmful...

PH first ASEAN nation to get excess Japanese defense equipment

MANILA — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said the Philippines is very lucky as it is the first country in the Association...

Sotto welcomes House’s retrieval of its version of budget

Court allows Estrada, Napoles to seek dismissal of plunder raps

MANILA — The Sandiganbayan has allowed former senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and convicted plunderer Janet Lim Napoles to file their respective motion to dismiss their plunder case...

MWSS chief willing to resign if water shortage not solved

MANILA — Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Administrator Reynaldo Velasco on Wednesday said he is willing to resign if the water shortage problem in Metro Manila...

PRRD signs Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act

MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law a bill that requires motor vehicle owners to use child restraint systems when traveling with children. Duterte...

Unfair to point at PRRD as behind threats vs. priests: Palace

MANILA — Malacañang said Tuesday it is unfair to point at President Rodrigo R. Duterte as the one behind the threats allegedly received by some clergymen. In...

No medical marijuana legalization under Duterte’s term: Palace

MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte does not see the legalization of medical marijuana happening within his term since he does not want to risk the spread...

Big time ‘party drugs’ supplier killed in Manila buy-bust

MANILA — An alleged “big-time party drugs supplier” in Metro Manila was killed in a buy-bust operation in Manila on Monday evening. PDEA Special Enforcement Service Director...