Comelec eyes revival of partnership with DOJ vs. vote-buying

MANILA – The partnership between the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will soon be revived to go after those involved in vote-buying...

US invests P228-M more in youth training, employment

MANILA – The United States government is investing an additional PHP228 million (USD3.8 million) to train unemployed and out-of-school Filipino youth, the US Embassy in Manila said...

Alleged NBP part in Lapid slay underscores need for reforms: DOJ

MANILA – Government investigators will get to the bottom of allegations that people from inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) ordered the assassination of broadcaster Percival Mabasa,...

Remulla reiterates no special treatment for son

Comelec bats anew for law on early voting for elderly, PWDs

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping that a law allowing senior citizens (SC) and persons with disability (PWDs) to vote ahead of the rest...

DSWD affirms support to stronger Asean regional cooperation

MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo affirmed the Philippines’ commitment to supporting the development policies of the Association of Southeast Asian...

Senators recall Marawi liberation, vow support beyond rehab

MANILA – Senators Ronald Dela Rosa and Francis Tolentino recalled the bravery of everyone involved in the Marawi City liberation five years ago and vowed support for...

Honor Marawi heroes by preventing repeat of conflict: OPAPRU

MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the best way to honor the soldiers who...

GenSan inmates named champions in online int’l chess tilt

MANILA – Four persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from the General Santos City Jail – Male Dormitory were named champions of an online chess tournament for detainees....

Alleged gunman in Percy Lapid slay surrenders

MANILA – The alleged gunman in the killing of veteran radio host Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as “Percy Lapid” has surrendered to authorities, Department of the...