BOL signals a ‘new era of peace’ in Mindanao: Lorenzana

MANILA — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday expressed optimism that the signing of the landmark Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on July 26 “will usher in a...

Fugitive Ozamiz councilor now in PNP custody

MANILA– Police officials on Friday night brought back fugitive Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog into the country from Taiwan, where he was arrested for traveling...

Senators laud Duterte’s signing of Bangsamoro Organic Law

MANILA — Senators on Friday welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), expressing their hopes that lasting peace and development may soon be...

SAP Go on PRRD getting death threats: ‘We’re not afraid to die’

MANILA – Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Friday said death threats won’t change his and President Rodrigo Duterte’s resolve to travel...

Morales urges Martires to stand vs. corruption

MANILA — Retired Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales on Friday urged newly-appointed anti-graft body head Samuel Martires to stand against corruption, pursuant to the mandate of the Office of...

Provincial bus ban on EDSA to take effect Aug. 15

MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement the ban on provincial buses on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) starting August 15. The policy aims...

EU, Japan hail signing of BOL

MANILA– The Japanese government and the European Union (EU) have welcomed the signing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), which seeks to establish a new Bangsamoro...

Martires right man for Ombudsman post: Guevarra

Palace respects warrant of arrest vs. former party-list lawmakers

MANILA — Malacañang on Friday said it will continue to respect the independence of the courts in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this reaction following...

Trial on drug case vs. Espinosa, others set on Aug. 2

MANILA — The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) set the trial on the illegal drug case filed by Philippine National Police (PNP) against self-confessed drug distributor...