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Philippine News

Comelec grants request of LP and Roxas to extend the filing of SOCEs until June 30

MANILA—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) granted on Thursday the request of the Liberal Party (LP) and the group’s standard-bearer in …

President Aquino assesses military campaign against Abu Sayyaf

JOLO, Sulu—President Benigno S. Aquino III visited Jolo, Sulu on Wednesday to assess the ongoing military operations against the Abu …

Incoming AFP chief willing to look into martial law option in war vs. ASG

MANILA—Incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff and incumbent Southern Luzon Command head Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya is open …

Ombudsman upholds raps vs. Purisima, Napeñas

MANILA—Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on Thursday upheld the filing of charges against former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General …

Andanar wants to rename PCOO to PCO

MANILA—Incoming Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has announced that the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will be changed to PCO by …

President Aquino vetoes bills on LWD’s unpaid taxes, comprehensive nursing law

MANILA—President Benigno Aquino III has vetoed two Congress-approved measures including the bill seeking to remove conditions for the condonation of …

Both sides agree to continue Philippines peace talks

OSLO—The Philippines peace talks appear to be back on track after two days of informal talks in Norway between communist …

Belmonte denies seeking position under Duterte administration

MANILA – Outgoing House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Monday said that he has never sought any position in the …

No Filipino hurt in Florida shooting – DFA

MANILA – No Filipino has so far been reported injured in the shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida that …

Palace ‘strongly’ condemns beheading of Canadian hostage

MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday strongly condemned the beheading of the last Canadian hostage Robert Hall held captive by the …

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