General Dela Rosa assures return of ‘Oplan Tokhang’

LAOAC, Pangasinan—Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa gave broad hints here on Thursday that “Oplan Tokhang” Part 2 would be launched...

Expect more deaths in renewed anti-drug campaign—Duterte

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said that more deaths would be expected in the renewed campaign against illegal drugs. “I am committed to stop drugs. order...

Estrada staff, 13 others ordered dismissed from service for PDAF scam

MANILA—Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the dismissal from the service of 14 respondents in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. This was after they...

Ransom not paid for Kantner release—DND

MANILA—The Department of National Defense (DND) said there are no indication that ransom was paid at the last minute to stem the execution of German captive,...

QC court orders DBM to release PAO retirees’ benefits

Jee kidnap-slay case respondents given until March 10 to submit counter affidavits

MANILA—The Department of Justice (DoJ) extended the filing of counter affidavits of some respondents in the reinvestigation of the kidnap-slay case of South Korean businessman Jee...

Solon slams railroading of death penalty bill

MANILA—Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Thursday slammed the alleged “railroading” of the death penalty bill which has already hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives....

Sandiganbayan sets Genuino’s arraignment for perjury charges on April 25, 2017

MANILA—The Sandiganbayan has found probable cause to proceed with the trial of former Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) chair Efraim Genuino for the perjury charges...

PNP to HRW: Show proof police behind EJKs

MANILA—The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday challenged the Human Rights Watch (HRW) to show proof on their claim that police are behind extra-judicial killings (EJKs)....

LP senators in ‘no rush’ to pass death penalty bill in Senate

MANILA—Some senators belonging to the Liberal Party (LP) on Thursday said they are in “no rush” to pass the death penalty bill in the Senate, unlike...