Pope Francis appoints Filipino archbishop as Holy See’s permanent representative to UN

MANILA — A Filipino Catholic prelate has been named as the Vatican’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. Pope Francis appointed 55-year old...

Tetangco believes of sustained deceleration of M3 growth for 2014

LP solons support PNoy’s use of discretionary fund to accelerate vital infra projects

MANILA — There is no doubt that majority of the members of the House of Representatives will rally behind President Benigno Aquino III if some sectors...

‘DAP funds I availed of were not misused’ –Drilon

MANILA – Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Wednesday the P100-million funds which he availed of under the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) in 2012 were not...

Palace mulls appeal of SC ruling on DAP; many Filipinos benefit from DAP projects

MANILA — Malacanang is mulling on filing a motion for reconsideration after the Supreme Court (SC) declared unconstitutional some provisions of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP),...

Drilon expresses full support to President Aquino, Abad amidst political attacks

MANILA — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday expressed his full support for President Benigno Aquino III and Budget and Management Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad amidst...

Palace: PHL backs Japan bid to amend Charter

MANILA — Malacanang reiterated on Wednesday that the Philippines supports a proposal to revisit the Japanese Constitution to allow Japan to assist allies in disputes. “Clearly,...

Palace prays for Sen. Santiago’s speedy recovery

MANILA — Malacanang on Wednesday wished for the speedy recovery of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. “We are one with the people in praying for the health...

PHL suspends deployment of new workers to three West Afican states amid ebola outbreak

MANILA — The Philippines has suspended the deployment of new workers to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone as the West African region is gripped with a...

SC orders COA to comment on PDAF petition

MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered Commission on Audit (COA) chairperson Maria Gracia Pulido-Tan to comment on the petition of anti-corruption advocates seeking the...