DOJ greenlights legality of US-RP pact on peaceful use of nukes

MANILA – The agreement between the Philippine government and the United States on the peaceful use of nuclear energy is subject to national laws and is...

Senators: AO 22 shows Marcos admin’s high regard for human rights

MANILA – Senators Joel Villanueva and Francis Escudero on Monday commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for issuing Administrative Order (AO) No. 22, which creates the...

PBBM name never appeared in PDEA system – agency exec

MANILA – An official of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) clarified before the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday that the name...

Former PDEA chiefs amplify ex-agent Morales’ questionable credibility

MANILA – Former chiefs of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) attended on Monday the third hearing of the so-called “PDEA Leaks” in the Senate to question...

DFA to probe alleged illegal activities by diplomatic execs

MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it would look into reports of illegal and unlawful activities by diplomats. In a statement, the...

Uniform system to secure classified gov’t info sought in Senate

MANILA – A bill seeking to prescribe a uniform system governing the security of classified information in all government offices was filed on Monday by Senator Francis...

Comelec: Nobody sought DQ of Tarlac mayor

No Filipino hurt in Indonesia’s severe flooding, mudslides: DMW

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Monday that no Filipino has been reported hurt or injured during the severe flooding and mudslides that...

PH to China: Don’t impede civilian mission to Bajo de Masinloc

MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday called on China to allow the civilian group ‘Atin Ito Coalition’ to carry out its “peace and solidarity...

Stricter Comelec rules on candidate substitution up for approval

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking into disallowing substitution due to the withdrawal of a candidate beyond the Oct. 8, 2024 deadline for the...