Philippine News

House panel to tap former SC justices on BBL

MANILA – Former Supreme Court justices will be tapped to help a congressional ad hoc committee in determining the constitutionality …

Pagcor plans to hike minimum capital for new casinos

MANILA — To ensure  financial capability, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is planning to increase the minimum capital requirements …

2 rings of security 1 US, 1 Filipino around arrested Marine reflect sore spot in relations

US agrees to pay for damage caused by US Navy ship to protected Philippine coral reef

MANILA, Philippines—A Philippine official says the United States will pay 87 million pesos ($1.9 million) for damage caused by a U.S. Navy minesweeper …

PNoy wants to prioritize clipping of judiciary’s power

MANILA – The only thing that pushes him to amend the Constitution is to have the powers of the judiciary …

New investment scheme for gaming investors eyed

MANILA – Pagcor chair and chief executive Cristino L. Naguiat said on Wednesday that they are now looking at amending …

2 soldiers killed in hospital attack in Maguindanao

MANILA – Two soldiers were killed by members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) when they attacked a hospital …

Lucio Tan offers PAL shares for sale

MANILA – Lucio Tan on Wednesday announced that he will offer shares of flag carrier Philippine Airlines and its owner …

Kobe Paras likened to NBA rookie Zach LaVine

MANILA – Kobe Paras revealed that UCLA coach Steve Alford told him that he plays like Minnesota Timberwolves rookie shooting …

Philippine president says arbitration is only peaceful way to settle sea dispute with China

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine president said Wednesday that the international arbitration Manila has initiated to challenge China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea …