Lawmaker wants age restriction in anti-trafficking law amended

‘We act based on evidence’, DOJ exec says on POGO allegations

MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it would fairly evaluate the cases involving figures linked to illegal Philippine Online Gaming Operators (POGO) and...

AFP demands P60-M from China over damage, losses in Ayungin clash

MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it has demanded PHP60 million from China as payment for the equipment damage and losses...

Thailand PM to visit PH this year: foreign minister

MANILA – Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to visit the Philippines within the year, his foreign minister announced Thursday. In a press conference in Makati...

DOJ: Teves team seen to fully exhaust appeal period on extradition

MANILA – The camp of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is expected to exhaust the 30-day period to appeal the decision of Timor Leste’s court...

Brawner: PBBM OKs AFP’s ‘intention’ to acquire multi-role fighters

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has already approved the military’s “intention” to acquire multi-role fighters (MRFs) to be used in boosting the country’s defensive capabilities,...

Marcos supports AFP bid to beef up cybersecurity capabilities

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) bid to strengthen its capabilities in addressing cybersecurity...

Court OKs extension of forensic exam on Chinese ‘hacker’ devices

MANILA – Police officers have until the end of July to hold a forensic examination on the gadgets and other devices seized from a Chinese national who...

OPAPRU chief seeks creation of Department of Peace

MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. is pushing for the creation of the Department of Peace....

No imminent attack from China, NSC says on Imee’s missile threat claim

MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) said Wednesday it sees “no threat of any imminent attack” from China, even as Senator Imee Marcos claimed that...