US, PH begin naval exercises off China-claimed sea

Amidst continued heated disputes over the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines began their joint naval drills on Thursday in near waters near...

LPA, habagat combine to bring rains over Metro Manila

Bongbong, keeping options open for 2016

The year 2016 may seem far off, but we all know how quickly time flies. Before we know it, Philippine elections will be around the corner....

Aquino wants prison modernized before yearend

CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — President Benigno Simeon Aquino III wants the national penitentiary modernized as justice department pushes its transfer to an area in Laur,...

Palace: Ombudsman’s amended information to plunder charge allowed by rules of court

MANILA — Malacanang on Thursday said the Ombudsman acted well within the rules of court when it submitted a motion to change parts of the information...

Senate to finish Bangsamoro basic law before deadline — Senator Marcos

MANILA — Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism that the Senate will finish the Bangsamoro Basic Law before its self-imposed deadline early next year....

DBM releases P554.4-M tourism campaign fund

MANILA — In line with the government’s efforts at elevating the Philippines as one of the top tourist destinations in the world, the Department of Budget...

Pork barrel cases validate Pres. Aquino’s anti-corruption campaign — Marcos

MANILA – Sen. Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. on Thursday said President Benigno Aquino III can highlight the pork barrel scam cases in his upcoming state of...

PAGASA issues yellow rainfall warning in Luzon

MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday afternoon issued a yellow rainfall warning on some provinces in Luzon due to...

Bangsamoro law considers interests of all Filipinos, says Palace exec

MANILA — The draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) undergoes a thorough review by the Office of the President, taking into account the interests of not just...