SC starts oral arguments on voter receipt ruling

MANILA—The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc on Thursday started the oral arguments on its decision ordering the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to print the voter receipt...

PNP launches mobile app to beef up anti-crime drive in NCR

MANILA – The Philippine National Police on Wednesday launched a mobile app which seeks to help the public immediately report criminal activities. The app named “Bantay...

PHL exports growth projected at 8.8% in 2016, 10.6% in 2017

MANILA – The Philippine Exports Development Plan (PEDP) 2015-2017 projects that the country’s exports growth will range from 6.6-8.8 percent in 2016 and from 7.7 –...

Duterte-Cayetano tandem has clear anti-corruption, anti-crime platforms

  MANILA—Among the hopefuls in the May 9 polls, only the tandem of PDP-LABAN standard bearer Rodrigo Duterte and running mate Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has...

Ombudsman files criminal raps vs. Valenzuela mayor, 9 others for Kentex fire

PNP to enforce strong police visibility in transport terminals on Holy Week

MANILA – With the Holy Week rush expected to begin this weekend, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will maintain strong police visibility in...

IC chief cites need to include casinos as AMLA covered entities

MANILA – Insurance Commissioner Emmanuel Dooc on Tuesday stressed the need to “put more teeth” on the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) following the transfer of...

Poe retains lead in Pulse Asia survey

MANILA – Independent presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe retained the top spot in the Pulse Asia survey, earning 28 percent from the presidential survey conducted from...

SC junks petitions seeking to stop K to 12 program

MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc on Tuesday dismissed several petitions seeking to stop the implementation of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K to...

President Aquino, LP family pay tribute to former Senate President Jovito Salonga

MANILA – President Benigno Aquino III and members of the ruling Liberal Party (LP) on Tuesday held a necrological service in honor of former Senate President...