Duterte wants Vilma Santos as running mate

Despite being unsure of running for president in the coming national elections, current Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte already had his ‘dream’ running mate and...

UNA: Poe unqualified to run for president, vice president

MANILA – According to the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), Senator Grace Poe is not eligible to run for president or vice president as she did not...

Chronic absences of solons during sessions need to be resolve

MANILA — BUHAY Party-list Rep. Lito Atienza reiterated on Tuesday the importance of attending sessions as he challenged Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., to impose punishment against...

Palace hands-off on issues vs Poe

MANILA — A Palace official on Wednesday declined to comment on the residency issue being thrown against Senator Grace Poe, whom President Benigno Aquino III has...

US recovers USD1.38-M ‘ill-gotten’ assets of ex-AFP comptroller Garcia

MANILA — The United States has recovered US $1.38 million worth of illegally obtained assets stashed in New York by former Armed Forces Deputy Chief of...

Aquino: Number of OFWs declining as PH economy sustains growth

MANILA — The Philippine government’s reform initiatives and inclusive growth bid has resulted to the drop in the number of Filipinos who prefer to work overseas....

Japan’s monarch welcomes President Aquino in ceremonial rites

TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Wednesday morning received President Benigno S. Aquino III during a welcome ceremony held at the Imperial Palace. President Aquino...

Administration allies face graft charges

Business meetings predominate President Aquino’s four-day trip to Japan

TOKYO — A series of meetings with top executives of various Japanese conglomerates and trade organizations makes up the majority of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s...

Senate did not railroad subcommittee report vs Binay — Drilon

MANILA — Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday denied accusation of Vice President Jejomar Binay that the Senate railroaded a subcommittee report which recommends filing of...