Pemberton to be arraigned on Feb. 23, says Olongapo judge

Judge Roline Ginez-Jabalde of the Regional Trial Court Branch 74 of Olongapo City said that the arraignment of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton...

Lawmakers calls for AFP to take over Bilibid

PHL condemns reported brutal killing of Japanese journalist by ISIS

MANILA  — The Philippines on Monday joined the international community in “resolutely” condemning what appears to be the brutal execution of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto by...

Sen Recto: last texts, calls by Fallen 44 to loved ones are like ‘black box’ in probe

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Tuesday expressed his opinion that the families of the Fallen 44 should be invited to the Senate...

ASG camp captured in Patikul, Sulu Monday morning

MANILA — Troopers from Joint Task Group Sulu have successfuly captured an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) camp at Barangay Langhub, Patikul town, Sulu on Monday morning....

Aquino cannot be criminally charged in Mamasapano encounter — Drilon

MANILA – Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Monday President Benigno S. Aquino III cannot be criminally charged on the principle of “command responsibility” in the...

Palace to push for BBL, war too costly

MANILA — Malacanang on Monday stressed that the Aquino administration is firm on its stand for the eventual approval of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)...

Rehabilitation of MRT3 to be completed in 2017 – Abaya

MANILA – The rehabilitation projects for the Metro Rail Transit (MRT 3) will be completed in 2017, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio...

MILF releases names of Mamasapano casualties

MANILA – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Monday released the names of 18 killed and 14 injured fighters during the bloody “misencounter” last January...

20 Pinoy seafarers without food on board Bulk Brasil

MANILA – The Australian Maritime Safety Authority last January 29 detained Bulk Brasil which was carrying Australian cargo bound for UK after reports surfaced about their...